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Singing with Pauses

👶 4–6 months Cognitive

Sing a familiar song but pause before the last word of each line.

In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 21 of your baby's personalized plan.

Singing with Pauses, a baby activity for 4–6 months

How to play

1
Sing "Twinkle, twinkle, little…" and pause.
2
Watch your baby; they may look at you expectantly.
3
Finish with the word and a big smile.

What you need

• Nothing at all. Just the two of you.

Why it works

Pausing builds anticipation and teaches your baby to predict patterns, an early form of comprehension.

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