Smile at your child and wink at them. Then encourage them to try to copy you. When they can do this, change the order—wink first and then smile. You can step it up the challenge by smiling and winking two times.

See what your child is learning

Playing this game helps your child learn to pay attention to what you’re doing, remember the rules, and copy what you’re doing. These are important skills for school and life.


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