Social and Emotional Development- Infant and Toddlers

Personal Definition- How a child learns to navigate their social world and understand their own social world and understand their own emotional experiences by forming attachments, and expressing emotions.

 

1.) Name of Activity:  I see you

 

Originating Idea: Baby looking at himself in mirror

 

Curriculum Area: Social and emotional development- #4 distinguishing self and others: Children distinguish themselves from others

 

Materials: Mirror or metal objects with reflection

Appropriate Age group: Infants

 

Beginning of Activity: Mirror during tummy time so infants can see themselves

 

Middle of Activity

 

Early Extension: Hold baby and look in mirror together

 

 

Middle: Hold baby and look into mirror while pointing out facial features

  

 

Later Extension: Hold baby ana make facial expressions, have baby try to mimic you

 

 

End of Activity: 

 

 

Follow-up Ideas (2):

 

2.) Name of Activity: Peek-a-Boo

 

Originating Idea: Bonding with baby in care

 

Curriculum Area: Social and emotional development- #6 Relationship with adults: Children build relationships with other adults

 

Materials: Blankets, stuffed toy, hands

Appropriate Age group: Infants

 

Beginning of Activity: Cuddle and snuggle with baby

 

Middle of Activity

 

Early Extension: Slowly cover your face with your hands ask baby "where did I go?"

 

 

Middle: Cover face partially with a stuffed toy next, saying peek-a-boo

  

 

Later Extension: Cover face fully with a blanket and repeat several times

 

 

End of Activity: Encouraging baby to cover their face

 

 

Follow-up Ideas (2):

 

3.) Name of Activity: Toddler says (Simon says)

 

Originating Idea: Wanting to play a group game with class

 

Curriculum Area: Social and emotional development- #11 Group participation: Children participate in group routines

 

Materials: N/A

Appropriate Age group: Toddlers

 

Beginning of Activity: Explain how to play the game

 

Middle of Activity

 

Early Extension: Teacher starts game with simple commands without using "Toddler says"

 

 

Middle: Teacher adds in "Toddler says" with a few difficult commands

  

 

Later Extension: A child gives commands with "Toddler says"

 

 

End of Activity: Play "Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes" song

 

 

Follow-up Ideas (2): Continue to play games with commands and have kids try to follow them