Peek-A-Boo

Now you see me, now you don’t. Peek-A-Boo, I see you.

The games we play with our babies are fun for baby and adult alike. They promote bonding and feelings of contentment and belonging. But many of the “baby games” we play serve educational purposes as well. Peek-a-boo, for example begins to give babies experience with object permanence, or the knowledge that an object is still there even when it is covered up or hidden behind something. This understanding develops over time with repeated exposure to experiences that reinforce this concept. Many of the games we remember from our own childhood are equally as educational and oftentimes they are also simple and fun. So why not have some fun while reinforcing basic concepts with your baby? Plus its fun to watch their faces as we “disappear and reappear” behind our hands. For more tips and ideas for playing learning games with your baby, check put the tip sheet titled Easy Learning Games to Play with Your Baby by Shari Steelsmith. This archived tip sheet is brought to you by ParentingPress.com.

What games have you played with your baby lately?