This lesson plan focuses on teaching infants and their caregivers the importance of eye contact in developing social skills. Designed for infants aged 6-12 months, the 30-minute session includes engaging activities that help promote connection and communication between caregivers and their babies.
The lesson begins with a warm welcome and an introduction to the concept of eye contact. It then features a "Meet the Faces" activity, where caregivers read picture books with various facial expressions, encouraging infants to look at the faces and make corresponding eye contact while discussing emotions.
Following this, a "Mirror, Mirror" session allows infants to explore their own reflections alongside their caregivers, fostering self-recognition and emotional awareness. The plan includes interactive games where caregivers and infants play peek-a-boo with colorful scarves and participate in a fun music session, reinforcing eye contact through play.
The lesson concludes with a wrap-up discussion, where caregivers reflect on the activities and learn how to integrate eye contact into everyday interactions at home. The take-home activity encourages further practice, with a checklist of ways to incorporate eye contact into daily routines. Observations throughout the lesson focus on infants' engagement and connection with caregivers, emphasizing positive reinforcement and the building of social skills.
| Level | Infant |
| Subject | Social Skills |
| Subject Area | Eye Contact |
| Age Range | 0 to 1 |
| Audience | Group |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 30 mins |