I need the list of stuff beloturned into a weekly lesson plan for the month of August for my newborns/ 1 year olds. I’ve attached an example of the calendar and I’m also attaching the these for the month of August
August Curriculum for Newborns
#### Week 1: Back to School / My School
**Monday:**
– **Activity:** Visual Stimulation
– **Details:** Display high-contrast images of school-related items (e.g., books, pencils, school bus).
– **Objective:** Enhance visual tracking and focus.
**Tuesday:**
– **Activity:** School Sounds
– **Details:** Play gentle sounds that mimic a school environment (e.g., children laughing, bells ringing).
– **Objective:** Auditory stimulation and recognition of different sounds.
**Wednesday:**
– **Activity:** Soft Toy Exploration
– **Details:** Provide soft toys in the shape of school items (e.g., plush books, school bus).
– **Objective:** Tactile exploration and fine motor skills.
**Thursday:**
– **Activity:** Tummy Time with School Mats
– **Details:** Use mats with school-themed designs.
– **Objective:** Strengthen neck and upper body muscles.
**Friday:**
– **Activity:** Storytime
– **Details:** Read simple board books about starting school.
– **Objective:** Enhance listening skills and early language development.
#### Week 2: All About Me
**Monday:**
– **Activity:** Mirror Play
– **Details:** Place babies in front of unbreakable mirrors.
– **Objective:** Self-recognition and visual exploration.
**Tuesday:**
– **Activity:** Gentle Touch
– **Details:** Use different fabrics to gently touch the babies’ hands and feet.
– **Objective:** Sensory development through touch.
**Wednesday:**
– **Activity:** Family Photos
– **Details:** Display photos of the babies’ families.
– **Objective:** Visual connection to family members.
**Thursday:**
– **Activity:** Gentle Music
– **Details:** Play soft music and sing lullabies.
– **Objective:** Auditory stimulation and soothing.
**Friday:**
– **Activity:** Foot and Handprints
– **Details:** Make hand and footprints with non-toxic ink.
– **Objective:** Sensory exploration and fine motor skills.
#### Week 3: Family
**Monday:**
– **Activity:** Family Faces
– **Details:** Show pictures of different family members.
– **Objective:** Visual recognition and connection.
**Tuesday:**
– **Activity:** Family Storytime
– **Details:** Read books about family.
– **Objective:** Language development and listening skills.
**Wednesday:**
– **Activity:** Gentle Family Music
– **Details:** Play traditional family songs from different cultures.
– **Objective:** Auditory stimulation and cultural awareness.
**Thursday:**
– **Activity:** Parent-Baby Bonding
– **Details:** Encourage parents to spend time with their babies during drop-off and pick-up.
– **Objective:** Strengthen parent-child bond.
**Friday:**
– **Activity:** Family Handprints
– **Details:** Make a collage of family handprints.
– **Objective:** Visual connection to family and sensory exploration.
#### Week 4: 5 Senses
**Monday:**
– **Activity:** Sensory Bottles
– **Details:** Create sensory bottles with different materials (e.g., water, glitter, beads).
– **Objective:** Visual and auditory exploration.
**Tuesday:**
– **Activity:** Texture Play
– **Details:** Introduce various textures (e.g., soft, rough, crinkly).
– **Objective:** Tactile exploration and fine motor skills.
**Wednesday:**
– **Activity:** Scent Exploration
– **Details:** Use mild, pleasant scents (e.g., vanilla, lavender).
– **Objective:** Olfactory stimulation.
**Thursday:**
– **Activity:** Light and Shadow Play
– **Details:** Use a soft light to create shadows and patterns.
– **Objective:** Visual tracking and stimulation.
**Friday:**
– **Activity:** Water Play
– **Details:** Gentle water play with safe water toys.
– **Objective:** Tactile and sensory exploration.
#### Theme: AB, 1,2, Red, Circle
**Daily Activities:**
– **Visual Stimulation:** Use toys and materials in red color and circular shapes.
– **Auditory Stimulation:** Sing simple songs focusing on the themes (e.g., “Red, Red, Red” or “Circle, Circle”).
– **Tactile Exploration:** Provide textured toys in red and circular shapes for touch and exploration.
#### Michael Jackson Birthday (August 29)
**Special Activities:**
– **Music Time:** Play gentle, calming Michael Jackson songs.
– **Movement Activities:** Encourage gentle swaying and movement to the rhythm.
– **Visual Engagement:** Display photos of Michael Jackson and simple, colorful images related to his music.
#### Theme: Hawaii
**Daily Activities:**
– **Music and Lullabies:** Play soft Hawaiian music and lullabies.
– **Visuals:** Show images of Hawaiian landscapes and nature.
– **Sensory Play:** Introduce tropical-themed toys and materials for tactile exploration.
### Daily Routine
1. **Arrival and Greetings:**
– Soft background music, gentle interactions.
2. **Morning Circle:**
– Short, gentle songs and visual stimulation with themed toys.
3. **Tummy Time:**
– Use textured mats and toys to engage babies during tummy time.
4. **Sensory Exploration:**
– Introduce various sensory materials and objects related to the weekly theme.
5. **Storytime:**
– Read simple, colorful board books, focusing on visual and auditory stimulation.
6. **Movement Activities:**
– Gentle exercises and movement activities to promote motor skills.
7. **Nap Time:**
– Quiet, darkened room with soft lullabies.
8. **Afternoon Circle:**
– Recap of morning activities with a focus on visual and auditory engagement.
9. **Goodbye Circle:**
– Calm, soothing music and gentle interactions as parents arrive
