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Copy me: clap, pat, wave

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Home
Type
Activity

How to try it

Sit facing your toddler and do one simple move: clap, pat your knees, or wave. Wait to see if they copy, then do it again and try a new move. Copy their moves too.

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Why it matters

Copying each other's moves is one of the oldest ways toddlers learn, and taking turns copying builds a shared game.

Benefit

Imitation

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