Activity
Mirror, mirror
Hang a mirror at your baby's level and describe what you see.
Personal & Social Skills
Topsy-turvy reader
Turn baby's favorite book upside down and start to read aloud.
Reading & Writing
Hello. Goodbye.
Your baby will giggle and coo when you play this variation on "peek-a-boo."
Reading & Writing
Eyes, nose, fingers, toes
Play these games with your baby to increase body awareness and vocabulary.
Reading & Writing
The gimme game
Put two objects in front of your baby and ask her to give you the one you name.
Reading & Writing
Hold my hand
Playing simple games together helps your toddler learn new words while providing important bonding time.
Personal & Social Skills
Meet your feet!
Play Simon Says to teach your child the parts of the body, from head to feet.
Reading & Writing
Open, shut them
Introduce new words and encourage motor skills with this fun finger play.
Reading & Writing
Finger plays: Where is Thumbkin?
Fingerplays like Where Is Thumbkin? introduce new vocabulary and help infants and toddlers coordinate words with finger motions.
Reading & Writing
Article
Baby brain building
The early wiring of your baby’s brain sets the stage for future development. Here are some tips to enrich your child's early experiences.
Logic & Problem Solving
Read to baby better
Get the most out of reading to your child with these expert tips.
Reading & Writing
TipRevving fine motor skills
Kids’ ability to grasp objects develops gradually from grabbing with the whole hand to holding a pencil between fingers.
Reading & Writing