Inside Surprise

Activity

Put a toy or book inside an empty cardboard box. Wrap it with colorful paper or newspaper comics. Clap your hands when baby yanks it open, then announce what's inside.

Helps with language skills, fine motor development, and executive functioning skills.

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Related Milestones

Claps hands

10–12 Months

Uses thumb and pointer finger to pick up tiny objects

10–12 Months

Explores toys with fingers and mouth

10–12 Months

Related Abilities

Is interested in interacting with others, e.g. peek-a-boo (10-12 months)

Enjoys playing with toys of varied textures (10-12 months)

Frequently explores the environment when placed on floor

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Popular Resources

Areas of Development

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