Shake the Rattle

    I held the rattle above the infants face as they laid on the back. I gently shook it back and forth. I also moved it to each side to watch if the children turned their head or eyes towards the sound. I moved it towards their hands to see if they would also reach for it. If they did not reach for it, I carefully put it in their hand to hold and explore. The older children stood in front of me as I shook it as well. They reached for it, smiled and shook it themselves.