Early Head Start Homework

Language & Literacy

Waves, Taps, and Claps

1. Choose a simple rhyme or rhyming song to say to your child.
   
2. Wave your hands, tap your child's body, or clap to emphasize the words that rhyme.
   
3. Repeat the rhyme a few times, encouraging your child to mimic your movements (you may have to gently guide their hands to do the movements).
   
4. Try the game with other rhymes.

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Creativity

Ribbon Play

1. Gather 2-5 differently colored ribbons. Loosely tie the ribbons to the tips of your fingers.
   
2. Sit your baby in your lap or lay them on their back.
   
3. Dangle the ribbons in front of your baby to see, grasp, and pull.
   
4. Describe your actions and the colors of each of the ribbons as you play.

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Language & Literacy

Let’s Get Dressed

1. Put out some of your child’s clothing on their bed, a table, or flat surface.
   
2. Pick up each clothing item and say its name as your child gets dressed.
   
3. Describe the colors and textures of the clothing and name the body part that the clothing goes on.
   
4. Encourage your child to repeat the words you're saying.

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Creativity

Dance Together

1. Clear an open space for you and your child to dance together.
   
2. Play lively music that your child will enjoy.
   
3. Perform simple movements (like clapping, turning in a circle, etc.). Encourage your child to copy your moves.
   
4. Be sure to mimic your child’s dance moves too!

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