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Roll, wait, roll

A little back-and-forth without words.

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Philomathia · Little Neighbours

Roll, wait, roll

18–24 months · Taking turns · Moving together

One large soft age-rated ball

Face each other on the floor.

Send the ball their way.

Answer whatever they choose to do.

Use a ball too large to mouth. Play away from stairs and hard furniture.

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Background and adult guidance

Notice and adapt it together

Notice: Notice how they choose to answer the ball and your wait.

Make it simpler: Sit closer and guide one gentle roll together.

Take it further: Roll toward a cushion beside your partner.

Harvard Center on the Developing Child: Brain Building Through Play
Broad shared-play and turn-taking ideas; this card is an editorial adaptation.