Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Emotional and Social Development (ESD)
Subdomain: Developing a Sense of Self
Goal: Children demonstrate a positive sense of self-identify and self-awareness.
Skill Progression: Awareness of self through emotional expressions and verbalizations
Age: 4-6 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 4-6 Months.Imitates sounds made by adult
Situations for Observation of Skill
Watch face-to-face play between the adult and infant.
Elicitation Strategy
Make vowel sounds, tongue clicks or other interesting sounds in a slow pattern to give the child time to respond.
Behavior Observed
The infant ties to imitate the sounds and/or mouth movements of adults.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Face-to-face sound play is important for speech development. Encourage early childhood educators and parents to do vocal turn-taking play frequently during daily routines and playtime.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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