Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min
Self Awareness with Peek-a-Boo
Parent plays peek-a-boo to help baby develop self-awareness, object permanence, and emotional expression. The agent guides the parent to observe baby's joy response, anticipation, and ability to remove the blanket — building cognitive and social-emotional skills.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby seated comfortably (supported if needed) facing parent. Light blanket or cloth within reach. Baby should be alert, content, and making eye contact.
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 peek-a-booHeart· 8mo–10mo· core
- MilestoneAnticipates repeated sounds, sights and actions, e.g. when an adult demonstrates an action toy several times.Mind· 8mo–20mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneFinds a visibly hidden objectMind· 7mo–14mo· stretch
- MilestoneLaughs spontaneouslyHeart· 4mo–9mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneResponds to the different things said when in a familiar context with a special person (e.g. ‘Where’s Mummy?’, ‘Where’s your nose?’).Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneRecognizes familiar caregiverHeart· 0mo–10mo· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon