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8-9 Months

Baby's Month & Play

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MondayNew today
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Pull on
Sit facing baby and place one end of a muslin cloth in their hands. Pull gently toward yourself, then encourage baby to pull back.
DevelopmentSoft Muslin cloth or scarf of about .5 meters.
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TuesdayNew + Repeat from Mon
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#123NEW
Through the tunnel
Lay a cardboard tube on the floor. Roll a ball through one end. Let baby discover where it comes out — do not point.
ThinkingYou can also use or any cylindrical cardboard tube / pipe li
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#122
Pull on
Sit facing baby and place one end of a muslin cloth in their hands. Pull gently toward yourself, then encourage baby to pull back.
DevelopmentSoft Muslin cloth or scarf of about .5 meters.
My note
WednesdayPractise again
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#123
Through the tunnel
Lay a cardboard tube on the floor. Roll a ball through one end. Let baby discover where it comes out — do not point.
ThinkingYou can also use or any cylindrical cardboard tube / pipe li
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ThursdayNew + Practise
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#123
Through the tunnel
Lay a cardboard tube on the floor. Roll a ball through one end. Let baby discover where it comes out — do not point.
ThinkingYou can also use or any cylindrical cardboard tube / pipe li
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FridayBest of the week
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#122
Pull on
Sit facing baby and place one end of a muslin cloth in their hands. Pull gently toward yourself, then encourage baby to pull back.
DevelopmentSoft Muslin cloth or scarf of about .5 meters.
My note
SaturdayCatch-up

Missed any activity this week? Do it today — or repeat your baby's favourite. Repetition is where the magic happens!

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MondayNew today
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#124NEW
Walk Down the Memory lane
Show baby photos of family members and say their names. Also show earlier photos of baby saying their name.
Bondingeveryday items
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TuesdayNew + Repeat from Mon
#125NEW
Shadow trails
Draw shapes on tape over one end of a cardboard tube. In a dark room, shine a torch through to cast shadow shapes on a wall. Encourage baby to track the shapes.
Safety: Keep the tube large; supervise so it is not mouthed.
DevelopmentHollow tubes / paper cups with base removed, cello tape / ad
My note
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#124
Walk Down the Memory lane
Show baby photos of family members and say their names. Also show earlier photos of baby saying their name.
Bondingeveryday items
My note
WednesdayPractise again
#125
Shadow trails
Draw shapes on tape over one end of a cardboard tube. In a dark room, shine a torch through to cast shadow shapes on a wall. Encourage baby to track the shapes.
Safety: Keep the tube large; supervise so it is not mouthed.
DevelopmentHollow tubes / paper cups with base removed, cello tape / ad
My note
ThursdayNew + Practise
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#126NEW
Colourful foods *(please check the special tip for pre-requisite before starting this activity)
Make small colourful purees — beetroot red, peas green, carrot orange. Place on a plate for baby to touch, taste and smear. Give paper for baby to paint on.
Safety: Offer safe purees; supervise during tasting.
DevelopmentDifferent coloured food purees - Steamed beetroot puree - re
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#125
Shadow trails
Draw shapes on tape over one end of a cardboard tube. In a dark room, shine a torch through to cast shadow shapes on a wall. Encourage baby to track the shapes.
Safety: Keep the tube large; supervise so it is not mouthed.
DevelopmentHollow tubes / paper cups with base removed, cello tape / ad
My note
FridayBest of the week
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#124
Walk Down the Memory lane
Show baby photos of family members and say their names. Also show earlier photos of baby saying their name.
Bondingeveryday items
My note
SaturdayCatch-up

Missed any activity this week? Do it today — or repeat your baby's favourite. Repetition is where the magic happens!

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MondayNew today
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#127NEW
Stacking
Show baby how to stack or nest different-sized utensils. Then hand them over and let baby explore freely.
BondingDifferent sized utensils of appropriate size for baby to han
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TuesdayNew + Repeat from Mon
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#128NEW
Utensil Orchestra
Turn metal utensils upside down and show baby how to bang on them with a spoon. Let baby try.
Hearing & RhythmSmooth edged spoons / Spatula, Blocks, Steel bowls, Containe
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#127
Stacking
Show baby how to stack or nest different-sized utensils. Then hand them over and let baby explore freely.
BondingDifferent sized utensils of appropriate size for baby to han
My note
WednesdayPractise again
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#128
Utensil Orchestra
Turn metal utensils upside down and show baby how to bang on them with a spoon. Let baby try.
Hearing & RhythmSmooth edged spoons / Spatula, Blocks, Steel bowls, Containe
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ThursdayNew + Practise
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#136NEW
Drop it
Place 10-12 objects on a tray with a deep container. Pick one, say 'Drop!' and drop it in. Encourage baby to copy.
LanguageTray / basket for placing objects boxes / deep container to
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#128
Utensil Orchestra
Turn metal utensils upside down and show baby how to bang on them with a spoon. Let baby try.
Hearing & RhythmSmooth edged spoons / Spatula, Blocks, Steel bowls, Containe
My note
FridayBest of the week
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#127
Stacking
Show baby how to stack or nest different-sized utensils. Then hand them over and let baby explore freely.
BondingDifferent sized utensils of appropriate size for baby to han
My note
SaturdayCatch-up

Missed any activity this week? Do it today — or repeat your baby's favourite. Repetition is where the magic happens!

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MondayNew today
#129NEW
Unmask the masking tape
Stick 2-3 inch tape pieces on a plate with one edge slightly lifted. Let baby discover and peel them off. Do not demonstrate.
Safety: Use baby-safe tape; supervise so it is not mouthed.
DevelopmentBig Metal / plastic plate, masking tape which can be peeled
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TuesdayNew + Repeat from Mon
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#130NEW
Its Natural
Play recordings of nature sounds — soft rain, birds, a breeze, a waterfall. Let baby just listen quietly.
SensesPlaylist of sounds
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#129
Unmask the masking tape
Stick 2-3 inch tape pieces on a plate with one edge slightly lifted. Let baby discover and peel them off. Do not demonstrate.
Safety: Use baby-safe tape; supervise so it is not mouthed.
DevelopmentBig Metal / plastic plate, masking tape which can be peeled
My note
WednesdayPractise again
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#130
Its Natural
Play recordings of nature sounds — soft rain, birds, a breeze, a waterfall. Let baby just listen quietly.
SensesPlaylist of sounds
My note
ThursdayNew + Practise
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#131NEW
Reveal & Conceal
Open a cupboard or colourful box with safe everyday objects — spoons, cups, towels. Let baby explore. Say 'Reveal!' when opening, 'Conceal!' when closing.
LanguageCupboards / cabinets / Baby safe boxes, everyday baby safe i
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#130
Its Natural
Play recordings of nature sounds — soft rain, birds, a breeze, a waterfall. Let baby just listen quietly.
SensesPlaylist of sounds
My note
FridayBest of the week
#129
Unmask the masking tape
Stick 2-3 inch tape pieces on a plate with one edge slightly lifted. Let baby discover and peel them off. Do not demonstrate.
Safety: Use baby-safe tape; supervise so it is not mouthed.
DevelopmentBig Metal / plastic plate, masking tape which can be peeled
My note
SaturdayCatch-up

Missed any activity this week? Do it today — or repeat your baby's favourite. Repetition is where the magic happens!

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Follow baby's cues. Play when calm and alert. Stop if tired or fussy.
Keep it short. Even 2-3 minutes counts. Smiles matter more than finishing.
Repeating is the point. Doing the same activity again is how your baby's brain grows.
You are your baby's favourite toy. 🌼