Mirror play together
0–6 monthsSuccess MindsetMaterials: Mirror
Sit with your child in front of a mirror at their eye level. Make faces, smile, and watch your reflections together. Point to your child in the mirror and say their name. Touch the mirror gently and let them do the same. Spend two to three minutes exploring reflections together.
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How to Do This Activity
Sit with your child in front of a mirror at their eye level. Make faces, smile, and watch your reflections together. Point to your child in the mirror and say their name. Touch the mirror gently and let them do the same. Spend two to three minutes exploring reflections together.
Why It Works
Mirror play supports self-awareness and emotional development, key components of mental health. The interactive nature strengthens your relationship while promoting cognitive growth. Positive social interactions and emotional experiences support psychological wellbeing, which connects to later developmental outcomes (Visier-Alfonso et al., 2024).
Tips for Parents
Floor mirrors or low dresser mirrors work well for this activity. You can also hold your child and stand in front of a bathroom mirror.
Notice when your child smiles at their reflection. This is an early step in self-recognition and emotional development.
Materials Needed
Mirror
Learning Methods
Movement-Based LearningRepetition and RoutineSensory Exploration
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