Skill· 6mo–12mo· 2 min
Rhythm Baby
Parent bounces and claps to music with baby, and the agent coaches the parent to observe baby's rhythmic responses — bouncing, swaying, clapping, or vocalising to the beat. This activity explores early aesthetic engagement through rhythmic movement and music.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby on parent's lap or standing with support. Music source available (phone, singing, clapping). Space to bounce and sway safely.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneMoves rhythmically to musicBody· 11mo–23mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneMoves to music or rhythmBody· 8mo–18mo· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneListens to and enjoys rhythmic patterns in rhymes and stories.Mind· 8mo–20mo· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneClaps handsBody· 9mo–17mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneClaps as a social gestureHeart· 11mo–15mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestonePoints and gazes to share attentionHeart· 8mo–2y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon