Skill· 8mo–18mo· 2 min
Play Explorer
Parent observes object play milestones — object permanence search, tapping and banging, clapping, finger-food self-feeding, and dumping/emptying containers. Covers five play and manipulation milestones at 12-18mo. Three phases: hide and find, container play, and clap-and-tap.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Small toy for hiding. Container (cup, small jar) with 3-5 blocks or large beads. Safe finger food (soft cut pieces). Simple drum or pot. All objects must be too large to swallow.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneFeeds self with fingersBody· 11mo–16mo· core
- MilestoneFinds a visibly hidden objectMind· 7mo–14mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneEnjoys filling and emptying containers.Mind· 8mo–20mo· core
- MilestoneExperiments with object actionsMind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneClaps handsBody· 9mo–17mo· core
- MilestoneReacts to disappearanceMind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon