Early Head Start Homework

Language & Literacy

Learning to Wave Bye-Bye

1. Let me see and hear you wave "bye-bye" in a variety of situations throughout the day.
   
2. Play a "bye-bye" game when putting away toys. Say "bye-bye" to each toy as you put it away, and encourage me to wave bye-bye.
   
3. When you see me wave bye-bye in an appropriate situation, celebrate!

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Physical

Can I Get It?

1. Place me on the floor in a tummy time position. Play "Can You Get It?"
   
• Attract my attention with a favorite toy.
  
• Place it by my side, about 6" away from my hip
  
2. If I'm able to pivot to grab a toy, play "Can You Get It Up High?"
   
• When I'm on my tummy, hold out a toy high enough in front of me that I'll need to reach for it.
  
• Gradually increase the height of the toy to challenge my reaching skills.
  
3. Celebrate when I successfully reach a toy!

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Language & Literacy

Learning to Say Your Names

1. Play "peek-a-boo" emphasizing your name.
   
2. When you hear me babble my name for you, respond with delight! This is how I learn that my vocalizations mean something.
   
3. Throughout the day, point to yourself while emphasizing your name. Like: "You gave Tia a kiss!"
   
4. When I begin to say your name on purpose, I may be trying to ask you something. Try interpreting my thoughts aloud, like: "Oh, it looks like you need help with that. Daadee's coming."

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Physical

Fast Freeze, Slow Freeze

1. Tell your child that you will play a game where you will move fast or slow, and then freeze. Then, you’ll start moving again.
   
2. “I’ll say “dance fast or dance slow.” Then, I’ll say “freeze” and you have to freeze and stop until I say “go.””
   
3. Take turns leading the game.

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