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Reading Aloud

👶 1–2 months Cognitive

Read a short board book with high-contrast pictures.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 7 of your baby's personalized plan.

Reading Aloud, a baby activity for 1–2 months

How to play

1
Choose a simple board book with bold images.
2
Hold it about 12 inches from your baby.
3
Read slowly, pointing to each picture.

What you need

• A board book

Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.

Why it works

Reading aloud exposes your baby to language rhythm, new words, and builds the habit of shared reading.

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