# 19 · Mirror moves

**Ten minutes · movement / turn-taking.** **You need:** A comfortable clear
space. Sit or stand facing each other; no actual mirror is needed.

**Play:** One person makes a small movement, such as lifting a hand or
turning a toy. The other answers by copying, changing it or inventing a new
one. Swap who leads when the child wants. Pausing is also a move.

**Adult says:** “What should I do next?” “Was my move the same as yours?”
“Want to lead or watch?” There is no requirement to copy exactly.

**Child chooses:** Body or toy movement, size, pace, role and when to stop.
They can direct your movement by gaze, gesture, sign or words.

**Notice:** How did they invite a turn, change an idea or signal a pause?
Avoid judging coordination or performance.

**Access and safety:** A finger, eye movement, toy motion or adult-assisted
gesture can lead the game. Stay within comfortable movement range; do not
force stretching or balance tasks. Use a quiet version without music. No
screen is needed.

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