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
Rectangle
Directions: Point to the shape on the cat and say "rectangle" to your child. Have her repeat the word rectangle after you. Have her color in the rectangles using a brown crayon.
Creative
Did You See An Airplane?
Directions: Say the rhyme below to your child and have him color the pictures.
Creative
Brown
Directions: Have your child start at the number 1 and connect the dots to complete the rest of the cat using a brown crayon. Next have her color the entire cat brown.
Social Emotional
Sign Language
Directions: With your child point to and look at the picture of the sign for family. Say the word family out loud while showing your child the sign.
Cognitive
Rectangle, Square, Heart
Directions: Say the name of the shapes on the cat: "rectangle, square, and heart". Have your child trace the lines of the rectangle, square, and heart on the cat using a brow...
Creative
Coloring
Directions: Have your child pick a red and blue crayon. Ask him to color the wheels red and the rest of the train red and blue. Ask, "What new color did you make when you mix...
Social Emotional
Angry
Directions: Explain to your child the cat at the top has an angry face. Talk about why he might be angry; maybe somebody pulled its tail. Have your child show you his angry f...
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
Stay Close
Directions: Introduce your baby to new people from the safety of your arms. Ask the person or family member to approach your baby slowly. You can give them one of your baby's...
Creative
Finger Painting
Directions: Have your child look at the picture of the bird on the branch. Give her finger paints to paint the picture with her fingers.
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.
Cognitive
Social Emotional
Language
Creative
Physical
Health & Care