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Exploring Together
Social Skills Lesson Plan
Exploring Together Lesson Plan

Exploring Together

A Playful Journey in Social Skills Development

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Lesson OverviewLearning Standards

This lesson plan focuses on enhancing social skills among infants through engaging and interactive play activities. It begins with a welcoming circle where caregivers and infants gather, followed by sensory exploration using colorful bins to facilitate sharing and interaction. Partner games with mirrors encourage imitation and turn-taking, fostering social connections. Cooperative play with soft blocks and plush toys allows infants to explore together while caregivers support their interactions. A group movement activity involving a parachute promotes fun and teamwork. The session concludes with reflective circle time where caregivers share observations and a short story is read to reinforce concepts of social play. Overall, the plan emphasizes the importance of play in developing foundational social skills, offering caregivers insights and follow-up activities to continue nurturing these skills at home.

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EL.IF.SO.SOC.7
Collaborates with others to achieve a common goal during play.
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EL.IF.SO.SOC.1
Develops basic trust in caregivers and feels secure in their presence.
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EL.IF.SO.SOC.10
Engages in cooperative play with peers and adults.
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EL.IF.SO.SOC.2
Initiates and maintains interactions with adults and peers.
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EL.IF.SO.SOC.6
Recognizes and responds to social cues and facial expressions.
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EL.IF.SO.SOC.4
Takes turns and shares toys during play activities.
LevelInfant
SubjectSocial Skills
Subject AreaSocial Play
Age Range0 to 1
AudienceGroup
LanguageEnglish
Duration45 mins