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Mirror, Mirror

  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD), Communication, Language, and Literacy (CLL), Social and Emotional Development (SED)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-SS1.2b, CLL3.0b, SED2.1a
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    0-12 months, 12-24 months, 24-36 months

Sit on the floor with the infant and place a mirror near him/her. Watch the infant observe him/herself in the mirror and narrate his/her expressions. “I see you are smiling! You look happy!” For younger children, hold the mirror and describe what they are seeing.