Skill· 13mo–15mo· 2 min
Making Bubbles with a Sponge
This helps learn about cause and effect with bubbles. Make bubbles with a sponge to explore cause and effect. Fill a large container with water and give your child a sponge or rubber toy. Show how squeezing the sponge underwater creates bubbles. Let your
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
You'll need a plastic tub with water, a sponge. This helps learn about cause and effect with bubbles.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneExplores objects by linking together different approaches: shaking, hitting, looking, feeling, tasting, mouthing, pulling, turning and poking.Body· 8mo–20mo· core
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneHas a strong exploratory impulse.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch
- MilestoneUses objects functionallyMind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneWatches and imitates other childrenHeart· 12mo–20mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSimple pretend playMind· 14mo–2.2y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneShows interest in peer playHeart· 14mo–2y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneStacks two blocksBody· 14mo–18mo· stretch· Step 2
Visual example
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