Sharing is a difficult idea for baby to understand — they need to know that if they give something up, they’ll get it back. This activity helps baby understand through taking turns.
It’s also another chance to use parallel talk and self-talk, so baby hears the words that belong with the actions.
How to do it
Find a soft ball.
Sit opposite baby, legs apart, holding the ball.
Roll the ball to baby and say, ‘Your turn! Roll the ball to Dad’
Be ready to retrieve the ball and roll it back to baby again, saying, ‘Your turn.’
