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Directions: Take out a ring and place it in front of your infant. Encourage your baby to explore the ring using his hands. Describe the shape to your baby by saying, "Your ri...

Cognitive

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...

Social Emotional

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.

Physical

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

Directions: Place a toy car on the floor in front of your infant. Put a small blanket over the toy car. Pull the blanket off the car while saying, "Peek-a- boo!". Repeat seve...

Physical

Directions: If your baby is under four months, place him in your arms with his tummy on your forearm, facing down toward the floor. If he is over four months have tummy time ...

Cognitive

Directions: Place your baby on the floor and give him stacking rings. After placing it on the floor in front of your baby give him a few minutes to explore and interact with ...

Cognitive

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

Directions: During bath time with your baby add a song and some silly sounds. Don't be shy - your baby will love it even if you are off key. Sing the simple song below to the...

Physical

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

Directions: Place your baby on the floor and then give him a shape sorter "puzzle" to play with. Watch how your baby picks up and explores each shape as he begins to understa...

Physical

Directions: Hold your infant's hands or place your hands under her arms and help her take steps around the room. While you are walking chant the rhyme below.