Watch for when your baby is engaged with something. Share the experience by mimicking the play or providing related objects that build on what interests your baby.
An important part of supporting a child’s play is identifying opportune moments during child-initiated play to extend and support the child’s learning.
When babies show sustained attention and widening eyes or facial expressions, this indicates that they are intensely interested in a specific object or task. Caregivers can share in this experience by mimicking their play or providing related objects and experiences that build on the babies' interest.
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