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Follow Simple Directions

👶 8–10 months Cognitive

Give your baby simple directions and celebrate when they follow them.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 37 of your baby's personalized plan.

Follow Simple Directions, a baby activity for 8–10 months

How to play

1
Say "Clap your hands!" and demonstrate.
2
Try "Give the ball to Mama" with an outstretched hand.
3
Use gestures along with words to help them understand.

What you need

• Familiar toys

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Following simple directions shows growing language comprehension and the ability to connect words with actions.

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