The lesson plan is designed for infants aged 6 months to 1 year and focuses on helping them recognize and respond to basic emotions through interactive, engaging activities. The session begins with an introduction to emotions, encouraging caregivers to participate and engage with their infants.
Activities include showing emotion flashcards, allowing caregivers to demonstrate facial expressions, and using soft mirror toys to promote self-recognition. An emotion movement game follows, where infants respond to upbeat music that corresponds to different emotional expressions while being held by their caregivers.
The lesson culminates in storytime with emotion-themed picture books, encouraging caregivers to discuss characters' feelings with their infants. The session concludes with a closing circle for sharing insights and reinforcing the importance of emotional expression. Caregivers receive a handout with home activities to continue fostering emotional understanding. Overall, the plan aims to enhance social skills and emotional recognition in a nurturing environment.
| Level | Infant |
| Subject | Social Skills |
| Subject Area | Emotions |
| Age Range | 0 to 1 |
| Audience | Group |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 50 mins |