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CATEGORY
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SKILLS LEARNED
Attention Span
Balance
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Cause and Effect
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Concept Development
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Counting Concepts
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Creative Movement
Emotional Development
Eye Foot Coordination
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Skills Learned
Grasping
Target Age:
Early Infant
What To Do:
Put your finger in your infant's right palm. Did your infant grasp your finger? Infants often have a strong grasp in the first month of life. Make this exercise a part of your daily routine. Use the left palm as well.
Skills Learned:
Grasp and Release
Tactile Stimulation
Activity Category:
Sensory Experiences
Activity Contributor:
Beth Bronsil, M. Ed.
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