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Contrast Book Time

👶 2–4 months Cognitive

Read a high-contrast board book and point to each image.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 13 of your baby's personalized plan.

Contrast Book Time, a baby activity for 2–4 months

How to play

1
Choose a bold, high-contrast book.
2
Hold it close and point to each image slowly.
3
Ask questions like "Do you see the cat?" even if they can't answer yet.

What you need

• A high-contrast board book

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Talking about pictures introduces the concept that images represent real things, an early literacy skill.

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