Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Toy Greetings and Goodbyes
Parent models simple social gestures (kissing, waving) with baby's favorite toys, encouraging baby to imitate and communicate through movement. The agent coaches the parent to observe baby's gesture imitation, intentional communication attempts, and physical coordination during this playful language activity.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and baby sitting facing each other on floor or soft surface. 2-3 favorite toys within reach. Baby should be alert and engaged. No other materials needed.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCopies simple gestures or actionsMind· 6mo–2.3y· core
- MilestoneWaves bye-byeHeart· 10mo–12mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneReaches for nearby objectsBody· 4mo–11mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneUses sounds in pretend playMind· 10mo–2y· stretch
- MilestoneGestures wants or needsMind· 10mo–2.3y· stretch· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon