Skill· 3mo–5mo· 2 min
Smile & Shine Playtime
A gentle, face-to-face activity that encourages your child to use smiles to connect and engage with you, building early social communication skills.
Free to do together whenever you like.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUses smile to invite attentionHeart· 2mo–4mo· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneReciprocal social smileHeart· 1mo–4mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneResponds emotionally to othersHeart· 1mo–13mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneLooks at and follows facesHeart· 0mo–12mo· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneRecognizes familiar caregiverHeart· 0mo–10mo· core· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon