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Self-awareness
Mirror Image
Sit in front of a large mirror with one or two children.
Make silly faces and encourage the children to do the same.
Activities and Strategies
for Development
Move your arms, shake your head, and do other movements for the children to
imitate.
Point to body parts and name a few.
Throughout, say the children’s names and point to what they are doing in the
mirror. “Irene is waving her arms!” See if the children will point to themselves in
the mirror when you ask “Where is Pepi?”
Language Tip
Learn to name a few body parts in the home language of the
children. Use these words when you can ask them to point in
the mirror.
Pick and Choose
Tape a large piece of butcher paper to a table and then tape individual pieces of
drawing paper to it.
Cut sponges into pieces that are easy for your one year olds to hold and dampen
them. You will also need some two-inch paint brushes, paint shirts, and paper
towels for clean up.
Put a small amount of washable paint on paper plates. One color is all you need.
With one or two children at a time, show them how to dip the sponge in the
paint to make prints and how to use the paint brush.
Let each child choose a sponge or a brush to start with. Let them have a chance
to try both if they want to. Assist as needed.
Write each child’s name on their work, put the pictures somewhere to dry and
hang them at the children’s eye level for all to admire!
Some children will prefer to use the sponge only, others will prefer the brush,
and others will enjoy both!