# FUN THINGS TO DO WITH BABIES

Babies do not need expensive, elaborate activities to have fun and learn language skills! The following activities for babies are easy to include:

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1. Give the baby a simple puzzle like a shape sorter. Use words to support her efforts.

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2. Hide a toy under a blanket and ask baby to find it.

3. Show the baby his reflection in the mirror! Talk about what the baby is doing.

4. Make music by hitting an upside down pot with a spoon or chopstick!

5. Let the baby play with finger foods! Talk about the color, shape, and texture of the food.

6. Keep track of all the ways you can make the baby smile or laugh!

7. Teach the baby some showoff tricks including waving "bye bye!"

8. Make some emptying and filling toys that will challenge baby!

Fun Things To Do With Babies was created using information from Talk to Me, Baby! How You Can Support Young Children's Language Development, Second Edition. Learn more at www.brookespublishing.com/talktomebaby.