Your Child Will Learn
That the person in the mirror is themselves!
Here’s What to Do
- Look into a mirror with me. Smile and say hello to help me learn that the baby in the mirror is me.
- Make a funny face while we’re looking in the mirror. I may react in different ways- reaching out, seeming confused, looking at you, or smiling.
- Help me touch my image in the mirror and then touch my own body.
- Help me touch your face in the mirror, and then encourage me to look at the real you.
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- Look into my eyes and smile before we look into the mirror.
ENGAGE
- “Hello, Jaden! That’s you in the mirror there!”
- “Let’s touch Ava’s nose in the mirror. Now let’s touch Ava’s nose on your body!”
ENCOURAGE
- I may be slow to react. Give me plenty of time to look in the mirror.
- Encourage me to look into mirrors throughout the day and help me interact with my reflection.
REFLECT
- Does it seem like I understand that I’m looking at myself in the mirror?
Not Quite Ready
As I grow, I’ll eventually learn that the person in the mirror is me.
Ready for More
As I grow, I’ll begin to “play” with my image in a mirror. I may laugh, touch, make faces, or kiss myself in the mirror.
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will react to their own image while looking in a mirror.
Time to Complete
5-10 minutes
Materials Needed
A mirror