Home Hot Topics Articles About Us / Contact Us Activities & Curriculum Activities for Outcome-Based Learning Arts & Crafts Music for Learning Recommended Reading ECN Radio NEWSlink How to Get a School Grant Movement, Play and Physical Activity for Children Topics In Early Childhood Education Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education Job Sharing Board State Licensing Requirements Subscribe today to our bi-weekly newsletter!   ACTIVITY On the Grow By Rae Pica Babies love to imitate the important adults in their lives, and they learn much from this simple act, including the ability to physically replicate what the eyes are seeing. Curriculum Area Language/Sensory Before You Start Place the baby in a comfortable seated position, and sit down facing him. Let's Begin 1. Place your hands on your lap or on the floor in front of you. 2. Then slowly raise them, wiggling your fingers as you do. 3. Encourage the baby to do the same, as you playfully chant, “We’re growing!” Furthermore When the baby can stand on its own, you can play this game with the whole body! Simply start in a crouching position, facing the baby (who should be in the same position), and slowly raise yourself to a standing position, encouraging the baby to do likewise.   Tweet No materials needed. bebePOD™ Articles and activities listed on this website may be printed for single use. No article or activity may be duplicated or distributed in any form, in whole or in part, without permission from the publisher, Excelligence Learning Corporation. Contact Permissions Department.

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