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Self-awareness
Activities and Strategies
for Development
Baby Face
Place an unbreakable mirror where your baby can see his face as you change
his diapers.
When you lay the baby down, ask “Where is Roman? Do you see Roman?” Point
to the baby in the mirror.
As you change his diaper, continue to talk about him. “I see Roman’s eyes. Look,
Roman’s mouth is smiling.” Point to the baby in the mirror again and ask, “Can
you point to Roman in the mirror?” Older babies may be able to point, but
younger ones will just enjoy seeing themselves and begin to recognize “the baby
in the mirror.”
Place an unbreakable mirror in another place in your home where your baby can
see himself easily. Hang it at floor level.
Our Family Tree
Draw a tree trunk with branches on a piece of poster board. Don’t worry about
how “artistic” it looks—your baby won’t know!
Tape photographs of your baby and members of your family on the branches.
Include pets and people who are familiar to your baby.
Attach the photos of your child to the lower branches and the others to the
higher ones to make “Our Family Tree.”
Hang the tree close to the floor on a door, wall, or the refrigerator. Hang it
where your child will see it often.
Point to the photos and say the names. See if your child can point to any of them.
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