This week the infant-A students explored their reflections in the classroom mirrors, explored tissue tissue paper and engaged in tummy time. They are transitioning beautifully!
Mirrors
Sebastian Mehtani and Sebastian Daza enjoy admiring their reflections in the bubble mirror, located in their classroom.
Mirrors are a great way to help babies explore. They may even reach out to touch the “baby” in the mirror. Eventually, they will learn they are seeing their own face and start to recognize their reflection.
Tissue Paper:
Yesterday we explored with tissue paper. The infants enjoyed the material by grabbing and squeezing with their hands. It was clear that they were interested in the activity as they remained engaged for quite a few minutes (that’s a long time for infants)!
This type of activity helps develop the senses, touch and feeling in particular. Exploring various textures increases their awareness and knowledge.
Tummy Time!
Tummy time is an integral skill for infants to work on. It helps to strengthen their backs and necks and their bodies overall. We incorporated this important developmental activity with our tissue paper experience. A little bit of fun and a little bit of exercise too!
Upcoming:
As we begin the school year our focus is on helping to create an environment where the students of Infant A feel safe, cared for, and loved so that they are able to learn and engage happily! We are excited to begin doing lots of art and sensory play as we get more and more comfortable in the classroom!
Have a great weekend!