Skill· 4mo–6mo· 2 min
Verse and Rhyme Time
Parent recites short verses or nursery rhymes to baby using different voice tones, observing how baby responds with vocalizations and sound imitation. The agent coaches the parent to notice vowel sounds, consonant babbling, and tonal variety in baby's vocal responses.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby in a supported seat or on parent's lap, facing parent. Quiet environment. No materials needed — just your voice and a nursery rhyme or two.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestonePlayful vocal experimentationMind· 5mo–7mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneBabbles with consonant soundsMind· 5mo–10mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneMakes vowel-like cooing soundsMind· 2mo–4mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneVocalizes back during interactionHeart· 2mo–8mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneTakes turns making soundsHeart· 4mo–8mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneResponds to a speaking personHeart· 0mo–14mo· core
- MilestoneLaughs spontaneouslyHeart· 4mo–9mo· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon