The Panoramic Tunnel Book

Step by step

1. 1Print 8 to 10 varied pictures (animals, faces, everyday objects) and tape them together into a long accordion strip.
2. 2Stand the strip up in a zig-zag on the rug, with baby placed at one end.
3. 3Crouch at the other end and call them over gently.
4. 4Follow along as they crawl around the zig-zag, naming each picture they spot. If they knock it down, just stand it back up—no big deal, that is part of the fun.
5. 5Hide a small toy behind one panel and let them discover it as they turn the corner.
6. 6Rearrange the panels for each new playtime; for younger babies, tape the strip flat against the wall right at floor level.

What it builds

Looking and moving team up: each turn hides a new picture, and baby has to crawl to see it. Curiosity leads the way, movement naturally follows.