Physical
Up High
Directions: Sit on the floor facing your baby. Begin by raising your arms above your head as you say "up high". Once you have your baby's attention, see if she raises her arm...
Cognitive
Roll It To Me
Directions: Place your baby on the floor. Then roll a toy and give it back to your baby. Encourage him to imitate your actions and explore the toy in various ways. Encourage ...
Physical
Hip Lifts
Directions: Place your little one on her back. Her feet should be flat on the ground. Slide your hands around her waist while holding her back. Raise her torso two to four in...
Health & Care
Monthly Development Log
Directions: Every month use the chart below to record your child's height, weight, naptimes, favorite food, song, and toy, and any other milestones you want to remember.
Cognitive
Using Tools
Directions: Place a towel next to your child and then put a toy boat on top of the towel but far enough away that it is out of her reach. Encourage your child to get the toy ...
Social Emotional
About Me
Directions: Put a mirror in front of your infant. While your infant is looking in the mirror, point to each of his facial features and name them: nose, eyes, ears, and mouth.
Language
Babbling
Directions: Teach your infant new sounds while engaging him in interactive conversations when he's babbling. Repeat the sounds your infant makes and then add some new sounds ...
Health & Care
Fly Little Bird
Directions: Lay on your back on the floor, bounce your baby securely on your shins holding on to her body. Make sure your legs are moving, not your pelvis, as you bounce. Whe...
Physical
Strong Muscles
Directions: Sit on the floor with your infant and sing the following action rhyme to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat". Do the motions along with the rhyme.
Cognitive
Exploring The Cat
Directions: Place a stuffed toy cat in your baby's hands and let her explore freely. Because your baby will put the cat in his mouth, provide close supervision and be sure th...
Health & Care
Boat Pose
Directions: Have your child look at the picture below. Sit on the floor next to your child and put your legs straight in front of you. Next hold up your legs with your hands....
Physical
Rolling
Directions: Lay your infant on his back on the floor. Hold a stuffed cat or other animal in his line of sight and then place it on the floor next to him. Play on the floor to...
Cognitive
Social Emotional
Language
Creative
Physical
Health & Care