Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
Object Gaze Game
Parent arranges familiar toys around baby to stimulate visual attention and early memory. The agent coaches the parent to observe whether baby alternates gaze between objects, showing developing visual scanning, attention shifting, and early object recognition — key cognitive foundations for exploration and learning.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby lying on back or in supported seat, alert and calm. Three to four familiar toys placed 8-12 inches from baby, arranged at different positions around their visual field.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneLooks around a room with interest; visually scans environment for novel, interesting objects and events.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· core
- MilestoneFleeting Attention – not under child’s control, new stimuli takes whole attention.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneReaches accurately and graspsBody· 3mo–6mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneExplores objects through the sensesBody· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneSwats or bats at objectsBody· 3mo–5mo· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon