This lesson plan focuses on helping infants develop fundamental social skills related to turn-taking through interactive play. It is designed for a group of infants aged 6 to 18 months and spans 30-45 minutes. The session begins with a brief introduction that includes modeling turn-taking using a soft toy to illustrate the concept.
The main activity involves distributing soft toys or balls to each child, where they practice passing the items around while using a timer to facilitate sharing. This encourages both patience and cooperation. Additionally, simple turn-taking games using picture cards are incorporated to visually reinforce the skill in various contexts.
A transition activity features gentle music to promote movement and joy, while the conclusion features a discussion with caregivers about the importance of turn-taking, followed by a closing song or rhyme. Observations during the activities help assess children’s participation and reactions. The lesson encourages caregivers to reinforce the skill at home through playful interactions, promoting ongoing development of social skills. Overall, the plan creates a fun, engaging environment for infants to learn and practice sharing and cooperation with their peers.
| Level | Infant |
| Subject | Social Skills |
| Subject Area | Turn Taking |
| Age Range | 0 to 1 |
| Audience | Group |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 55 mins |