Theme: Animals
Communication Skills
Working on the signs for mommy & cat/kitty
Social Development
Stroller walks Story time on rug
Peek-a-boo Hugs/kisses
Cooing & smiles Playing on the rug together
Sharing toys Soft soothing talking
Self-Esteem
Songs: “Hey Diddle Diddle, Counting Kitties, Three Little Kittens”
*Validate and confirm feelings *Provide reward and praise
*Hugs *Smiles *Clapping *Mirror Play
Cognitive Development
Imitating animal sounds and movements
Reading various books about animals / picture books
Using the See-n-Say for animal sounds and pictures
Gross Motor Development
*Crawling *Rolling to both sides *Going from tummy to sitting
*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
Fine Motor Development
*Applesauce or pudding 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 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
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