Squeeze the inchworm to create sounds from different directions. Observe if your child’s gaze follows the sounds.
The inchworm is made from different materials. Encourage children to touch and feel the different textures.
Encourage children to twist the inchworm’s head to make sounds.
Encourage children to squeeze the squeaker in the inchworm’s tail to make sounds.
Encourage children to spin the inchworm’s wheels. The colorful beads in the wheels create sounds and visual stimulation for your child.
Push down on the inchworm so that it moves forward. Then encourage your child to crawl after the inchworm.
Encourage children to slide the inchworm back and forth.
Encourage children to push down on the inchworm to make it move forward.
Teach children different colors.
Build a tunnel or arch for the inchworm to travel under, using boxes other everyday objects. Encourage your child to aim the inchworm to crawl through the tunnel. Parents may increase the difficulty by varying the width and distance of the tunnel.
Name a color and encourage your child to point to it.
Teach children facial features and body parts.
Name a facial feature or body part and encourage your child to point to it.