Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Sound Cause and Effect
Parent rings a bell to make a toy appear and plays a different sound to make the toy disappear, helping baby learn to associate sounds with events. The agent guides the parent to observe sound-event association, sustained attention, and auditory localization, building early cognitive understanding that sounds can carry meaning.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby seated with support or in a seat, alert and attentive. Parent has a bell or noisemaker and a small toy. Second sound source helpful (e.g., shaking a container vs. ringing a bell).
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUnderstands familiar contextual cuesMind· 0mo–11mo· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneTurns toward and locates a soundMind· 1mo–11mo· core· Steps 3, 6
- MilestoneSustains visual attention brieflyMind· 1mo–4mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneReacts to disappearanceMind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSearches for disappeared objectMind· 6mo–12mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneListens to familiar sounds, words, or finger plays.Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· stretch
- MilestoneBids to keep adult attentionHeart· 3mo–5mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon