Little Steps Care · Autumn workshop
Where is the branch swaying?
Hold your baby or sit beside the pram and watch one branch. Wait for the wind to stir the leaves. Follow your baby’s gaze and softly say “back” and “forth”. When your baby looks away, finish the game.
- 0–1 · 1–2 years
- About 1–3 minutes
- For parents
- Outdoor play
What will your child practise?
Watch quietly together and notice when your baby wants another look.
What you need
A spot where you can see a low branch. No loose materials are needed.
Step by step
- Sit where your baby can see both your face and the branch. Wait to see where they look.
- Follow a moving leaf with your eyes and softly say “sway”. Pause for your baby's response.
- Repeat the word if their gaze returns. Finish if they look away. A toddler may want to point.
Printable worksheets
Open a preview to see what you will print, then download the worksheet as a PDF.
