12-18 Months
FromActivities for Responsive Caregiving,
Jean Barbre
What to have
– A mirror
Suggested Books
– ABC I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson
– Eyes, Nose, Fingers, and Toes: A First Book All About You by Judy Hindley
– Ten Little Fingers by Annie Kubler
– Two Eyes, a Nose, and a Mouth by Roberta Grobel Intrater
What to do
Sit facing an older infant or toddler. First, verbally count and use your fingers, saying, “One, two, three.” Then point and identify the different parts of the child’s and your face, using the suggested chant. The child can use a mirror to look at herself. The repetition and rhythm of the chant provide early development of sense of self and personal identity. Read the suggested books, introduce the vocabulary words, and sing and chant with the children.
Why
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Social-Emotional Development
- Sense of self
- Personal identity
– Relationships with adults
Physical Development
– Gross-motor skills
Cognitive Development
– Memory
– Number awareness
– Imitating others
– Progression of play
Language Development
– Receptive language
– Engaging in music, rhythm, and rhyme
For more activities check out
Activities for Responsive Caregiving: Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
By Jean Barbre Copyright 2013 12-18 Months