{"id":2980,"date":"2026-10-16T01:52:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T01:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/?post_type=mpcs-lesson&p=2980"},"modified":"2026-10-20T21:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T21:40:44","slug":"lesson-2-gesture-games-and-repetitive-routines","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/courses\/embarkers-language-arts-0-6-months\/lessons\/lesson-2-gesture-games-and-repetitive-routines\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 2: Gesture Games and Repetitive Routines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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After weeks of watching her brother wave, Priya finally waves back\u2014and the whole family cheers.  This simple gesture is more than cute; it\u2019s a big step toward communicating without words.  This matters for language arts development because gestures and routines help babies express themselves, remember words, and join conversations even before they talk.<\/p>\n

Aims:<\/strong>
Encourage babies to use gestures and respond to repetition.<\/p>\n

Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Build early communication with gestures.<\/li>\n
  • Support memory and learning through repeated routines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Copy simple gestures (wave, clap, reach)<\/li>\n
    • Anticipate familiar songs and routines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Activities List:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Play \u201cWave Bye-Bye\u201d and \u201cClap Your Hands.\u201d Model the gestures and celebrate when your baby imitates.<\/li>\n
      • Repeat favorite songs and encourage your baby to join in with movements.<\/li>\n
      • Use the same words and hand motions to start and end daily routines (e.g., \u201cAll done!\u201d \u201cGood night!\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Materials:<\/strong>
        Scarves, rattles, favorite songs, family photos<\/p>\n

        Differentiation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • For babies slow to gesture, model and gently guide their hands.<\/li>\n
        • For highly active babies, add more movement to routines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Integration:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Use gestures and repetition at every transition (bedtime, leaving the house, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Parent Simulation Tip:<\/strong>
            Make up a family \u201chello\u201d or \u201cgoodbye\u201d gesture everyone can use.<\/p>\n

            Interactive Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Individual: Mirror practice with waving or clapping<\/li>\n
            • Group: Family \u201cgesture parade\u201d (everyone waves, claps, or signs together)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Activity Pack:<\/strong> Please print the accompanying activity pack for this lesson.<\/p>\n

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