Language
I Can Hear You
Directions: Sit on the floor with your baby. Use a play phone to demonstrate how to hold the phone to your ear and talk. Then give the phone to your baby and let her explore....
Physical
Tummy Time
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
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...
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 ...
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.
Physical
Pulling Up
Directions: Place your infant on the floor to sit; stand next to him. Holding his hand encourage him to pull himself up while maintaining balance. He will fall several times ...
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...
Physical
Walking
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.
Cognitive
Puzzle Time
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
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.
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...
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