Skill· 7mo–9mo· 2 min
Sound sensitivity playtime
This helps reinforce the distinction between high and low pitches. Encouraging a baby to differentiate between different pitches helps them refine their auditory discrimination skills. To complete this activity, play with your voice indicating to your baby sounds tha
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What you'll need
This helps reinforce the distinction between high and low pitches.
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 a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneVocalizes back during interactionHeart· 2mo–8mo· core· Steps 1, 2
- MilestoneTakes turns making soundsHeart· 4mo–8mo· core· Step 2
- MilestonePlays simple back-and-forth gamesHeart· 6mo–14mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneProduces reduplicated babbleMind· 5mo–10mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneBabbles with consonant soundsMind· 5mo–10mo· core· Step 3
- 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· Steps 1, 2
Visual example
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