Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Sing and Play: Itsy Bitsy Spider
Parent sings the Itsy Bitsy Spider song while performing gentle tactile movements on baby's body — walking fingers up the belly, moving down to toes, and lifting arms. The agent coaches the parent to observe vocal responses, babbling variations, and joyful engagement during this multisensory play experience.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby lying on back on a soft surface, undressed or in just a diaper. Room should be warm. No materials needed. Best done when baby is alert and content.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePlayful vocal experimentationMind· 5mo–7mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneBabbles with consonant soundsMind· 5mo–10mo· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneMakes vowel-like cooing soundsMind· 2mo–4mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneLaughs during social playHeart· 3mo–6mo· core· Step 4
- MilestoneLaughs or chuckles aloudHeart· 0mo–5mo· core· Step 4
- MilestoneLaughs spontaneouslyHeart· 4mo–9mo· core· Step 4
- MilestoneImitates facial movementsMind· 4mo–8mo· stretch
- MilestoneHands together at midlineBody· 3mo–6mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon