Learn the Word Hand

1. 1

   As your baby explores with their hands, name the body part in the moment: “You’re looking at your hands.”

2. 2

   Turn the word into a game. Sing “Clap Your Hands” while gently helping your baby bring their hands together.

3. 3

   Book time offers another natural example. Help your baby turn a page and say, “Your hands are turning the page.”

4. 4

   At a mirror, gently wave your baby’s hand and say, “Look—you’re waving your hand!”

5. 5

   Hearing the same word during different actions helps your baby connect “hand” with the body part they see and use.

What to notice

• Moves their hands after hearing the word “hand” Vocabulary
• Grasps a book page Fine Motor

Tips

• Your baby does not need to respond or copy you. Repeatedly hearing the word while seeing and using their hands is the activity.

Developmental benefits

• Language: Hearing “hand” while seeing and using their own hands helps your baby connect the spoken word with the body part it names.