Skill· 6mo–12mo· 2 min
Little Scientist
Parent observes baby's systematic exploration of objects — turning, mouthing, banging, dropping, comparing. The agent coaches the parent to recognise these behaviours as scientific inquiry: experimentation, observation, and hypothesis-testing in miniature.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby sitting or on tummy. 2-3 distinct objects placed within reach (wooden block, soft ball, metal spoon — or similar contrasting items). Parent observes without directing.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneExperiments with object actionsMind· 8mo–20mo· 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 1
- MilestoneRepeats actions that have an effect, e.g. kicking or hitting a mobile or shaking a rattle.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneExplores objects through the sensesBody· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneLooks for a dropped objectMind· 6mo–9mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneHolds one object in each handBody· 4mo–10mo· stretch
- MilestoneExplores objects by mouthingBody· 4mo–8mo· stretch· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon