Learn somethingGood for siblings
Where Did It Go?
Hide it under a cup. The moment they lift the cup is the whole point.
- Ages
- 7 mo–2 yrs
- Play
- 5–15 min
- Prep
- 1 min
- Mess
- barely any
- Energy
- calm
- Where
- on the floor
You’ll need
Things you probably have at home.
- two or three cupsGet it on Amazon
- a small toy
Optional
- a cloth to hide under instead
How to play
Show them the toy, then put a cup over it while they watch.
Wait. Do not lift it for them — the pause is where the learning happens.
When they lift the cup, be genuinely delighted.
Once that is easy, hide it under one of two cups and let them choose.
Slide the cups slowly to swap positions and see whether they follow.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- The hidden toy must be too big to swallow.
- Use plastic or paper cups, never glass.
Make it different next time
- Hide it under a cloth instead, which is easier for younger babies.
- Hide it half under so a corner still shows, as a first step.
Cleanup: None.
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