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 enhancement of the sense of touch

 an awareness of a circle

 skill in keeping the eye on a moving target

 beginning independence and confidence

 eye-hand coordination

Use a large round plastic container, a large flat cake tin or a similar container without a lid. Place the ball that was used in the week 32 activity in the container. Push the ball around the edge with your finger. Allow it to roll freely but keep it in motion. Encourage the baby to watch as the ball moves around. Does the baby watch or try to stop the ball? If so, you know that the baby is paying attention.

Stop the ball and place the baby’s hand on it. Help the baby get the ball in motion. Talk to the baby as both of you watch the ball move. Continue to keep the ball in motion and allow the baby to move the ball independently as much as possible with his hand.

At another time during the week, place the ball in the same container, tilt and move the container so that the ball moves around the edge of it in a circular motion as before. Repeat this activity several times so that the baby can watch the ball move. Help the baby hold the container and repeat the activity. Praise the baby for any positive response he makes.

If this activity is repeated often enough the baby will become aware of the restrictive movement of the ball in the boundary of a circle.