peekaboo

English Language Arts

• Toddler has learned the concept of object permanence through playing peekaboo, understanding that even when an object is hidden from view, it still exists.
• Toddler has developed vocabulary by learning new words associated with the game, such as "peekaboo," "hide," and "surprise."
• Toddler has practiced social skills by engaging in turn-taking and interaction with others during the game.
• Toddler has improved listening and comprehension skills by following simple instructions given during the activity.

Continued development can be encouraged by incorporating variations of the game, such as using different objects to hide, playing peekaboo with different family members or friends, or introducing new words and concepts related to the game.

Book Recommendations

• Peek-a-Boo Forest by Lamaze: This interactive book features different animals hiding behind flaps, introducing the concept of peekaboo in a fun and engaging way.
• Where's Spot? by Eric Hill: Spot the dog is hiding somewhere in the house, and children can join in the search by lifting the flaps to find him, promoting interactive storytelling and object recognition skills.
• Peek-a-Who? by Nina Laden: This board book invites children to guess who is hiding behind the cut-out pages, encouraging prediction skills and surprise discovery.