Hide-and-Seek Surprise

How it works

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   First, let's show your child three objects. Place them in front of your child and name each one clearly, like 'spoon,' 'cup,' and 'toy.' Then cover them with the blanket. Wait a few seconds, then ask, 'Where's the spoon?'

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   Now let's try two objects. Show your child a cup and a toy, then hide both under the blanket. Ask, 'Can you find the toy?'

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   Let's add a sequence. Hide the spoon, then the cup, then the toy—one after another—while your child watches. Then ask, 'What did we hide first?'

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   Now let's play a recognition game. Show your child two objects, like a sock and a block. Hide them, then bring out three objects—the two hidden plus one new one (like a scarf). Ask, 'Which ones did we just hide?'

What this develops

• ◆Milestone
  Joint Attention

  Thinkingprimary

Visual example