Your Child Will Learn
To communicate feelings of pleasure and delight
Here’s What to Do
- Let’s discover games that make me laugh. Here are some ideas to try:
- Nuzzling my tummy with your face
- Playing ‘pat-a-cake’ with my hands or feet
- ‘Walking’ your fingers across my tummy
- ‘Kissing’ me with a stuffed animal
- Any other games that you discover are fun for me
- Pause frequently during the game to watch for any signs of delight, or for signs that I need a break.
- Another way to make me laugh is by talking to me in a silly way. Use high pitched and animated voices, and exaggerated facial expressions. See what I think is funny.
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- Look at me and smile really big.
ENGAGE
- “Ready? Here I come to boop your nose! Boop!”
- “What do you think of this silly face? What about this one?”
ENCOURAGE
- I may need a break if I twist or look away, look worried, or start hiccuping.
- Repeat my favorite games often to encourage me to laugh!
REFLECT
- Are there any games that always make me laugh?
Not Quite Ready
Keep trying silly games! I will learn to laugh soon.
Ready for More
Notice other ways I communicate my pleasure and displeasure. Are there faces or sounds I make when I’m feeling a certain way?
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will laugh to express joy
Time to Complete
5-10 minutes
Materials Needed
None