Clapping

Materials You Need: None

What You Can Do Together: This beautiful activity can be done at any time and place; in the garden, the bedroom or in any area that your little one feels comfortable with.

To start, sit on the floor, sofa, bed or chairs and place your little one with you. Make a funny face to your little one and ask her to also do something funny or touch a part of the body. Even if she doesn't really understand how to do something funny at first, she will try to imitate everything you do soon.

When your little one does something funny or manages to touch a part of her body that you have asked her, congratulate her by clapping your hands. You can also say "Bravo!" encouraging your little one to repeat the action. Take a short pause and then repeat the action. Clap your hands and say "Bravo!" to see your little one's reaction. Ask to imitate the clapping. Show how to do it or grab her hands and help her the first few times. Your little one will be able to do it without help.

Clapping can be a difficult activity for your little one, with your help and encouragement it will be easier.

What Your Child is Learning: With this simple activity, your little one will be beginning to imitate the gestures and actions of adults, while improving the coordination of movements of their little hands and enjoying a moment with you, reinforcing the bond.