Lesson Plan for August 3rd - 7th

Theme: Animals


Communication Skills
Working on the signs for mommy, daddy & horse


Social Development
Stroller walks Soft soothing talking
Peek-a-boo Hugs/kisses
Cooing & smiles Playing on the rug together
Sharing toys Eating together


Self-Esteem
Songs: “Old Grey Mare, All the Pretty Ponies, If I were a Horse ”
*Dancing / Singing *Validate and confirm feelings *Provide a lot of 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
Show objects and then play “hide and seek” with them


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


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