Hana grins as her grandfather, Mr. Kim, sticks out his tongue and makes a funny sound.  Hana mimics him, earning a burst of laughter from the whole family gathered for Sunday dinner.  Soon, everyone plays “Copycat,” taking turns making silly faces and sounds as Hana tries to keep up. 

Aims: 
Encourage imitation of sounds, words, and actions 

Goals: 

• Build early conversation skills through copying. 

Objectives: 

• Copy sounds, gestures, or faces 

• Respond to simple requests (“wave,” “clap”) 

Transformation: 
Your baby becomes an active participant in communication. 

Foundation: 
Previous babble and gesture routines 

What Happens Next: 
Ready for more complex turn-taking and first words 

Skill Progression: 

• More precise imitation 

• Responding to requests 

Activities List: 

• Play “copy me” with sounds and movements. 

• Use simple requests (“Can you clap?”) 

• Take turns with toys or actions. 

Materials: 
Toys, mirrors, music 

Differentiation: 

• Exaggerate gestures for less responsive babies. 

• Use rhythmic cues for highly active babies. 

Integration: 
Imitate actions during dressing, meals, and play 

Parent Simulation Tip: 
Pause and wait for your child to imitate—celebrate every attempt 

Interactive Activities: 

• Individual: Mirror imitation 

• Group: Family “copycat” games 

Activity Pack: Please print the accompanying activity pack for this lesson.