Shadow-Puppet Play

Activity

Use your hands to make shadow puppets for baby. Talk and sing as you move your fingers up and down while baby watches the talking shadow!<strong>

Helps baby develop visual tracking skills.

Related Milestones

Turns head to visually track objects while sitting

7–9 Months

Observes environment from a variety of positions – while lying on back or tummy, sitting, crawling, and standing with assistance

7–9 Months

Looks at familiar objects and people when named

7–9 Months

Related Abilities

Is interested in interacting with others, e.g. peek-a-boo (7-9 months)

Is able to turn head to visually follow moving toys and people (7-9 months)

Popular Resources

Areas of Development

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Activities for Baby

Tummy Timer

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