Learning Activities

Footsies

Summary

  • Age: 4 - 6 months
  • Time: 5-10 minutes
  • Materials: Brightly colored blocks

Developmental Benefit

Color and Shapes

Instructions

  • When your baby is lying on his or her back, put a brightly block near one foot and lightly grasp the toes of the foot to draw attention to the block.
  • Join in the fun once it is noticed. Ask, "What have you got there?"
  • Add a second bright block of a different color on the other side of the feet.

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