Skill· 5mo–13mo· 2 min
Object Games
Parent observes object permanence, rolling to reach, bilateral grasping, and early cup use. Covers eight manipulation and cognitive milestones at 6-12mo.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Small toy to drop and hide. A cloth or cup. Flat floor or mat.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneFinds a visibly hidden objectMind· 7mo–14mo· core
- MilestoneMoves obstacle to get objectMind· 8mo–12mo· stretch
- MilestoneHolds one object in each handBody· 4mo–10mo· core
- MilestoneLooks for a dropped objectMind· 6mo–9mo· core
- MilestoneCrawls or scoots for floor mobilityBody· 7mo–12mo· core· Step 5
- MilestoneRolls over independentlyBody· 5mo–10mo· core
- MilestoneHands together at midlineBody· 3mo–6mo· core· Step 8
- MilestoneSearches for disappeared objectMind· 6mo–12mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneReacts to disappearanceMind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneRolls tummy to backBody· 4mo–6mo· core· Step 6
Visual example
Coming soon