Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Cognitive Development (CD)
Subdomain: Creative Expression
Goal: Children demonstrate self-expression and creativity in a variety of forms and contexts, including play, visual arts, music, drama, and dance.
Skill Progression: Music/dance
Age: 2-4 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 2-4 Months.Produces vocalizations and shakes sound toys
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe the child with a rattle.
Elicitation Strategy
The infant may vocalize independently, but may be more vocal with an adult model. The adult should provide wait time after vocalizing.
Behavior Observed
The infant may coo and shake his arms.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Encourage parents to play rhythmic music and move the infant’s hand with the beat. Then release the child’s hand and see if the child repeats the action. Music may encourage children to move.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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