Playing different games

I found some 'sorting' related toys for Lily, since she seemed to really be drawn to the activity.   My favorite is the simple one pictured to the right.   It has proven very effective at teaching colors and shapes, and will likely do the same for counting.

What I found fascinating is that while sorting the items, she likes to deliberately get them wrong to observe my reaction.   She can solve the 'puzzle' without too much trouble at this point, but will often place a piece wrong, and then immediately look to my face to scan for a reaction.

It's as if we are both playing different games.   Mine being one of colors and shapes and hers being colors, shapes AND how other people work.