0mo–11mo8 minMusicQuiet time
Home Song Finger-Play
A short, cosy finger-play using a familiar rhyme or song from home to support young babies’ enjoyment of rhythm, voice, and playful turn-taking.
What you'll need
Essentials
- your hands
- a comfortable place to hold your child
Nice to have
- a soft blanket or muslin cloth
- a small soft toy
- phone speaker to play a familiar song
Movement level: low
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Use finger play, rhymes and familiar songs from home to support young babies’ enjoyment.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)