Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
Musical Playtime
Parent sings and uses different vocal tones while playing music, observing how baby responds to vocal variations and social engagement. The agent coaches the parent to notice visual attention to the speaker, reactions to tone changes, and early social reciprocity — building foundational communication skills through musical interaction.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby positioned where they can see parent's face clearly — on back on a play mat, in parent's lap, or in a reclined seat. Music source nearby. Room should be calm with minimal distractions.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· core
- MilestoneAlerts or calms to speechMind· 0mo–4mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneVocalizes back during interactionHeart· 2mo–8mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneReciprocal social smileHeart· 1mo–4mo· stretch
- MilestoneReacts to loud or sudden soundBody· 0mo–3mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneChildren’s later writing is based on skills and understandings which they develop as babies and toddlers. Before they can write, they need to learn to use spoken language to communicate. Later they learn to write down the words they can say. (See the roots of Writing in Communication and language).Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
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