Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min
Leaf Transfer Play
Parent engages baby in transferring dry leaves between two bowls, observing grasping patterns and sensory exploration. The agent coaches the parent to notice raking grasp development, whole-hand grasping attempts, and sensory curiosity — building fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through natural materials.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Two small bowls and dry leaves or small twigs gathered. Parent and baby sitting comfortably outdoors on a blanket or grass. Leaves scattered within baby's reach. Baby should be alert and interested.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneRaking graspBody· 6mo–9mo· core
- MilestoneExplores objects through the sensesBody· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneExplores objects by linking together different approaches: shaking, hitting, looking, feeling, tasting, mouthing, pulling, turning and poking.Body· 8mo–20mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneExplores or responds to texturesBody· 6mo–12mo· stretch
- MilestoneExplores objects by mouthingBody· 4mo–8mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneTransfers object between handsBody· 6mo–12mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon