Mirror play. Although you can do this, too, in their earlier months, mirror play becomes more exciting at this stage because they can absorb more information.
Sit in front of the mirror with the baby on your lap. Point to the different parts of their body and slowly tell them its name, like “That’s your nose… your eyes…” Afterward, move away from the mirror and ask “Where did the baby go?” Then back again in front of the mirror and say, “There he is!” Games such as this help develop their sense of awareness – the acknowledgment that they are separate from you.
Play interview. To encourage your baby to talk, play a little interview game. The questions do not have to be structured; it could be as simple as “What is your name?’, “Who is that beside you?’, or “Where are we going?’ The point is to encourage them to talk and build their communication skills.
Find the squeaky toy. Give the baby a squeaky toy and let them squeeze and recognize the sound. Afterward, hide the toy under a blanket and squeeze it to produce the sound. Let your baby find it. This game encourages memory-building.
Toy parade. As they are about to turn one, you can teach your baby how to “follow the leader.” Do this by gathering their toys and tying strings in them so that they form a “train of toys.” This is one infant development play that may become useful when they have to follow instructions, such as “Stick close to me” or “Follow me.”
The Best Learning Activities for Your One Year Old
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