Play Hokey Pokey

Activity

Sit baby upright in your lap and sing the song while taking turns holding each of their arms and legs and gently moving them. Baby might laugh as you "shake it all about."

Helps baby learn to interact with others and develop listening skills.

Related Milestones

Enjoys listening to songs

10–12 Months

Produces long strings of gibberish (jargoning) in social communication

10–12 Months

Imitates speech sounds

10–12 Months

Related Abilities

Is able to sit unsupported and turn head to look at objects without losing balance

Enjoys and seeks out various ways to move and play (10-12 months)

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

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