Slow Dance

Baby Playtime

Play, sing, or hum a slow song and hold your child while you dance together. How do they respond to the feeling of dancing? What about the sound of the music? Respond to what they do. Laugh if they laugh! Enjoy this special moment.

See what your child is learning

Dancing together is a back-and-forth conversation using movement, not words. It deepens the connection between you two. It also allows your child to use their senses, which is how they learn about the world at this age.


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