Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
Sound Imitation Play
Parent engages baby in vocal back-and-forth by making vowel and early consonant sounds and waiting for baby to respond. The agent coaches the parent to notice early vocalizations, sound imitation attempts, and the beginnings of babbling.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby should be awake, alert, and calm. Face-to-face positioning, about 12 inches apart. Quiet environment with minimal background noise.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneMakes early non-cry soundsMind· 0mo–3mo· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneChildren’s later writing is based on skills and understandings which they develop as babies and toddlers. Before they can write, they need to learn to use spoken language to communicate. Later they learn to write down the words they can say. (See the roots of Writing in Communication and language).Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneLearns that own voice and actions have effects on others.Heart· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneVocalizes back during interactionHeart· 2mo–8mo· core· Steps 1, 2, 3
- MilestoneMakes vowel-like cooing soundsMind· 2mo–4mo· core· Step 1
Visual example
Coming soon