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Month 20 · 3 ideas

Play-Dough Exploration

Easy
Movement

Give baby play-dough to squish, poke, roll, and flatten. Show them how to make simple shapes like balls and snakes. Great for hand strength and creativity.

You’ll need

  • play-dough
  • cookie cutters
  • rolling pin

Matching Game

Medium
Cognitive

Use pairs of household objects (2 socks, 2 spoons, 2 cups) and ask baby to find the matches. This builds visual discrimination and cognitive skills.

You’ll need

  • pairs of household objects

Helping Around the House

Easy
Social

Give baby simple 'jobs' like putting napkins on the table, putting toys in a bin, or wiping a surface with a cloth. They'll love feeling useful!

You’ll need

  • small cloth
  • toy bin