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: Drama
Age: 8-10 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 8-10 Months.Shows affection to dolls
Situations for Observation of Skill
Provide a small doll for the infant.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
Watch to see if the child hugs the doll.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Parents often do not realize that infants become interested in dolls at a very early age. Having a doll encourages nurturing behavior on the part of the infant. Explain that this is an important way for children to learn to share emotions in dramatic play.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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