Health & Care
Monthly Development Log
Directions: Every month use the chart below to record your child's height, weight, and favorite things.
Creative
Blue
Directions: Have your child point to the plane and say what color he sees: "blue". Have him color in the picture using a blue crayon.
Creative
Red
Directions: Point to the red boat and say, "red boat". Have your child use a red crayon to color the boat below.
Social Emotional
Sign Language
Directions: With your child point and look at the picture of the sign for the word green. Say the word green out loud while showing your child the sign.
Health & Care
Self-Feeding
Directions: Cut up half of a banana into very small pieces. Encourage her to eat with her hands by modeling first and then letting her try.
Social Emotional
The First Signs
Directions: When you anticipate that your baby is hungry, ask him, "Do you want some milk? Are you ready for some milk?" Sit your baby on your lap so that he is facing you an...
Cognitive
Circle
Directions: Point to the circular wheels on the train and say "circle" out loud to your child. Have her repeat the word circle after you. Have her use a purple crayon to colo...
Creative
Coloring
Directions: Give your child a blue and green crayon. Have him color the planes below, praising him for using both green and blue, regardless of the end result.
Creative
Coloring
Directions: Give your child a brown and an orange crayon. Have her color the cats below. Praise her for how well she colors the entire picture regardless of whether she stays...
Cognitive
Explore The Stacker
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
Number Two
Directions: Point to the number 2 on the page. Say "two" out loud and have your child repeat after you. First have her trace the number 2 with her pointer finger (starting at...
Physical
Hit The Fish
Directions: Cut out three fish from colored paper. Spread them out on the floor. Have your child walk while bouncing a ball three times on each colored fish.
Cognitive
Social Emotional
Language
Creative
Physical
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