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Mirrors are a great resource to use in any childcare setting and can be used in all sorts of different ways. When little ones can see themselves and what they are doing, its a great way of encouraging play and exploration and help develop a sense of identity. Choose round-edged mirrors that are large, scratch and shatter-proof. Encourage the children to be gentle before play begins.
Some ideas for mirror-based activities:
Babies don't recognise that a mirror is reflecting their own image until they are between 12 and 18 months. The classic test to see if a baby recognises the reflection as themselves is to use lipstick to place a bold mark on their face. If they know that that are looking at themselves, they will reach up to touch the mark. Mirrors are still fun for babies, however, because they help babies to focus on objects and track moving objects with their eyes. They will also think they are looking at another baby and will try to interact with him or her.
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