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- Infant in introduced to age appropriate magnifying glass an encouraged to observe
plastic insects. Model language and encourage discussion. What is it like? Where
have you seen this before? (TK Form, TK Connection)
4. Standard- See and point to things that are attractive
- Encourage infant to imitate pointing- motion towards a Solar System Mobile that
is hung in the classroom. Model language? What do you see? What do you think?
What do you wonder? (Thinking Routine- See/Think/Wonder)
5. Standard- Begin grasping with thumb and forefinger
- Encourage older infants to pick up cereal with forefinger and thumb in order to
decorate a sun or moon template.
- Encourage older infants to pick flowers and plants for observation.

Toddler suggested activities
1. Standard- Begin dressing themselves with help and later without help.
- Encourage toddler to dress-up as scientists, using lab coats. What is it like? How
do you feel? (TK Form, Thinking Routine- Step Inside)
2. Standard- Gradually demonstrate improvement in balance, control, and coordination.
- Pretend play-- Let's float like an astronaut! What is it like? What do you see?
How do you feel? (TK Form, Thinking Routine- Step Inside)
3. Standard- Gradually demonstrate improvement in balance, control, and coordination.
- Encourage toddlers to participate in parachute play--Can the parachute float?
What other things float? (TK Connection)
4. Standard- Imitate hand motions of finger play.
- Implement finger play with songs such as "Mr. Sun" and "Twinkle Little Star"
5. Standard- Distinguish between primary colors--yellow, red, and blue