Skill· 6mo–14mo· 2 min
Where Did It Go?
Classic hide-and-find game where the parent hides a toy under a cloth or behind a cushion while the baby watches. The guide walks the parent through observing the baby's search strategies, revealing cognitive understanding of object permanence, problem-solving approaches, and persistence.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Sit on floor with baby. Have a favorite toy and a small cloth or towel ready.
How it works
The 5-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneReacts to disappearanceMind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSearches for disappeared objectMind· 6mo–12mo· core
- MilestoneFinds a visibly hidden objectMind· 7mo–14mo· core
- MilestoneTracks displacement between locationsMind· 21mo–2y· core
- MilestoneCrawls or scoots for floor mobilityBody· 7mo–12mo· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon