Lesson Plan for June 15-19

Communication Skills:
Working on the signs for eat and banana


Social Development:
*Promote confidence *Stroller walks
*Develop trust *Show affection to promote self esteem
*Cooing & smiles *Playing on the rug together
*Sharing toys *Eating together
Soft soothing talking *Hugs/kisses


Self-Esteem:
Songs: “Apples and Bananas, Pat-a Cake ”
*Eye contact *Dancing / Singing *Validate and confirm feelings *Provide a lot of praise *Hugs *Smiles *Clapping *Mirror Play


Cognitive Development:
Reading various books with food as the subject
Show objects and then play “hide and seek” with them
Introduce patterns
Mimic Sounds


Gross Motor Development:
*Crawling *Going from tummy to sitting * large muscle play: rolling, scooting, rocking, bouncing *Rolling balls *Jumping *Climbing on the whale *Head control *Neck control *Sitting *Pull to stand, cruising and practice walking *Balance *Sitting down from a standing position *Following objects with eyes to strengthen neck muscles *Walking/standing/balance


Fine Motor Development:
*Applesauce Play *Reaching and Grasping *Bilateral Coordination (using both hands together) *Opening and closing objects *Pinching objects between fingers (yarn, paper, rattles, rings, pacifiers, food)


Creative Expression:
*Coloring with large crayons & Markers *Painting with fingers and large brushes *Painting with balls, shapes, yarn, cotton balls, food and other objects


Health/Safety Habits:
*Washing their hands in sink and warm soapy water.
*Practice holding a spoon *Practice using a sippie cup and eating finger foods. Introduce new foods and textures to older infants