{"id":3038,"date":"2026-10-21T18:13:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/?post_type=mpcs-lesson&p=3038"},"modified":"2026-10-21T21:48:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T21:48:55","slug":"lesson-2-early-turn-taking","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/courses\/embarkers-language-arts-6-12-months\/lessons\/lesson-2-early-turn-taking\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 2: Early Turn-Taking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Aiden loves playing peek-a-boo with his auntie, Ms. Alvarez. \u00a0She hides behind a scarf, then pops out with a cheerful \u201c\u00a1Aqu\u00ed estoy!\u201d Aiden squeals and tries to pull the scarf away himself, learning to wait and then take his turn hiding. \u00a0The game grows as cousins join, becoming a family tradition.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aims:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
Practice conversational rhythms\u2014listening and responding.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Goals:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Foster anticipation and joy in back-and-forth play<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Objectives:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Wait and respond in simple games (\u201cpat-a-cake,\u201d \u201cpeek-a-boo\u201d)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Take turns making sounds or gestures.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Transformation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
        Baby learns the flow of conversation and play<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Foundation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
        Previous social routines<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        What Happens Next:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
        Ready for more complex games and shared \u201cconversations\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Skill Progression:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Anticipating routines<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Taking turns with actions or words<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            • Play turn-taking games (peek-a-boo, pat-a-cake)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • Take turns making faces or noises.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • Use toys to pass back and forth.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Materials:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
                  Soft toys, musical objects<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Differentiation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  • Extend pauses for slow-to-respond babies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • Add group play for highly social babies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Integration:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
                      Turn-taking during daily transitions (getting dressed, leaving the house)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Parent Simulation Tip:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
                      Let your baby lead\u2014repeat their favorite games<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Interactive Activities:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      • Individual: Back-and-forth sound games<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • Group: Family \u201cpassing game\u201d with toys<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Activity Pack:<\/span><\/b> Please print the accompanying activity pack for this lesson.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","mpcs-curriculum-categories":[],"mpcs-curriculum-tags":[],"class_list":["post-3038","mpcs-lesson","type-mpcs-lesson","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t