Skill· 6mo–12mo· 2 min
Outdoor Explorer
Parent takes baby outside and the agent coaches the parent to observe baby's sensory engagement with the natural world — noticing wind, leaves, birds, grass, sky. This activity builds early ecological awareness through multi-sensory outdoor exploration.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Go outside — garden, park, doorstep, or balcony. Baby in arms or carrier, facing outward or able to look around. No special materials needed.
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 what carer is paying attention to, e.g. following their gaze.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneDeveloping the ability to follow others’ body language, including pointing and gesture.Mind· 10mo–15mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneLooks around a room with interest; visually scans environment for novel, interesting objects and events.Mind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon