Skill· 0mo–3y· 2 min
Peek-a-Boo Mirror Play
A simple, joyful game using a mirror to help your child practice responding to your expressions and actions, building early social connection.
Free to do together whenever you like.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· stretch· Step 4
- MilestoneImitates facial movementsMind· 4mo–8mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneMirror interestHeart· 4mo–8mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 4
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneVocalizes back during interactionHeart· 2mo–8mo· stretch· Step 4
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon