The Magic of Eye Conversations
This lesson plan focuses on helping infants understand and practice making eye contact as a fundamental aspect of social interaction and connection. The session begins with an introduction to the importance of eye contact, using simple language and demonstrations involving caregivers.
Engaging activities include a colorful card game to recognize emotions, a mirroring exercise with a safe mirror to encourage self-recognition and expression, and a storytime segment featuring characters who interact through eye contact. The lesson concludes with a closing circle where children are prompted to practice eye contact with peers, fostering a sense of friendship and community through shared visual engagement.
Throughout the lesson, caregivers are encouraged to model eye contact and provide supportive feedback, which reinforces the skill in different settings, both during the session and at home. The overall goal is to promote comfort and familiarity with eye contact as a tool for communication and emotional connection among infants.
| Level | Infant |
| Subject | Social Skills |
| Subject Area | Eye Contact |
| Age Range | 0 to 1 |
| Audience | Group |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 30 mins |