Your Child Will Learn
Creative stimulation for touch and sound sensory experience
Here’s What to Do
- Lay your baby on their back and hold a baking pan in front of their feet for them to kick
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- Smile, hug your baby, and lay them down on a soft and comfortable surface
ENGAGE
- As your baby kicks the pan, recite a rhyme or sing a song
- Count each time your baby kicks the pan
ENCOURAGE
- Move the baking pan from side to side and wait for you baby to adjust their legs for kicking
- Play peek-a-book with the pan
REFLECT
- Was your baby able to interact and respond during this activity?
Not Quite Ready
Tap on the pan with your hand so your baby can mimic this with their feet
Ready for More
Use different objects with different sounds for your baby to kick
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will interact with more external stimuli in their environment
Time to Complete
5-10 minutes
Materials Needed
Baking pan