Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min

Learning object characteristics

This helps stimulate your baby's movements when playing with cubes. Babies begin to understand the differences and similarities between objects, which contributes to their intellectual growth. To begin this activity, sit your baby on the floor supporting their back wi

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What you'll need

You'll need three different size cubes, any other object. This helps stimulate your baby's movements when playing with cubes.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! To complete this activity, you will need three different size cubes and any other object. Place a cube in front of your baby and indicate that it is a cube. Let your baby observe it. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

    Watch for: Baby us their arms and hands to help them sit without falling over.

  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. Now show him a bigger cube and let him observe it as well. Hand your baby a third cube and say he has one, two, three cubes. Allow your baby to play freely with them. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

    Watch for: Baby hold large objects, like a teddy bear, with both hands.

  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. Now show him another object and when he is paying close attention to it, repeat its name twice. When he is not paying attention to it, repeat the object's name and when he turns to look at it, hand it to him. During this exercise, observe if your baby recognizes objects, which is objects from one hand to the other and pays attention. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

    Watch for: Baby thi helps stimulate your baby's movements when playing with cubes.

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