How to Teach Baby Games
Learning starts long before your child attends school. Babies start learning at home as they are curious about everything around them. To help develop and stimulate your baby's brain, teach him new games. There are many fun games for you and your baby to play that will help develop different auditory and visual skills. Remember to have fun while you're exploring the world around you. Playtime doesn't always have to be about teaching lessons.
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Instructions
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Turn off the television and any background noise before you attempt to teach your baby any games. Any distractions might interfere with your baby's ability to focus on what you're teaching him.
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Choose a game that is age-appropriate for your baby. For example, peek-a-boo is a game that's appropriate for babies between three to six months of age. This game helps to develop a baby's memory and the concept of cause and effect.
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Start with one game and work with her every day for 20 to 30 minutes. Incorporate and alternate new games into her schedule every couple of days. This will prevent her from losing interest and enhance other fine motor skills.
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Modify the games to suit your baby's needs as he grows. For example, playing peek-a-boo at three to six months will mainly involve you playing this game as your baby watches and laughs. As he gets older, his hand-eye coordination will improve. Once this happens, encourage him to play peek-a-boo. Teach him how to cover his eyes and then remove his hands.
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Tips & Warnings
Teach these activities only when your baby is alert and rested. A bored and unrested baby will be less receptive to the games you're teaching her.
References
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