Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min
Puppet Imitation Play
Parent uses puppets or stuffed animals to make funny faces and voices, encouraging baby to imitate facial expressions and actions. The agent coaches the parent to observe imitation attempts, object permanence understanding, and social engagement during playful interaction — building early cognitive skills through mirroring and pretend play.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and baby sitting face-to-face on floor or comfortable surface. Have 1-2 puppets or stuffed animals with expressive faces nearby. Ensure baby is alert and in a playful mood.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core
- MilestoneImitates facial movementsMind· 4mo–8mo· core
- MilestoneSearches for disappeared objectMind· 6mo–12mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneReacts to disappearanceMind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneFinds a visibly hidden objectMind· 7mo–14mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneFollows visually supported instructionsMind· 8mo–18mo· stretch· Steps 1, 2
Visual example
Coming soon