The floating ghost
This helps begin to understand object permanence. Begin this activity by putting a wood stick on the ball of foam, then cover the ball of foam with a piece of white cloth and draw eyes and mouth on it, so that it looks like a ghost. Afterwards, place
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What you'll need
This helps begin to understand object permanence.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! The purpose of this activity is to begin to understand object permanence. Therefore we'll be exercising the cognitive developmental area. To complete this activity you will need a ball of foam, a small wood stick, white cloth, a black marker, and a string. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
Watch for: Baby look for an item they dropped on the floor.
- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. Begin this activity by putting a wood stick on the ball of foam. Then cover the ball of foam with a piece of white cloth and draw eyes and mouth on it so that it looks like a ghost. Afterwards place a string below the ball of foam so that it looks like it is floating. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
Watch for: Baby discover things hidden under blankets or covers.
- 3~30s
One more thing to try. Show your baby how the ghost balances from one side to the other and then let it fall to the floor so that your baby can follow its trajectory. During this exercise observe if your baby follows an object's movement and anticipates its fall. Use Knadu to stimulate growth in your baby every day. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
Watch for: Baby look for a toy that was just hidden.