Objective

By the end of this lesson, Paige will learn new words and their meanings through engaging activities that stimulate her curiosity and enhance her vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

Materials and Prep

• No specific materials needed; just a comfortable space for activities.
• Ensure a quiet environment to help Paige focus on the lesson.
• Prepare to use simple words and phrases that are easy for a 1-year-old to understand.

Activities

• Word of the Day: Choose a simple word like "ball" or "dog." Show Paige the object or a picture of it, and repeat the word several times while pointing to it. Encourage her to say the word with you.

• Sing a Song: Use a simple song that includes words she can learn, like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Emphasize the words as you sing, and encourage Paige to clap or dance along.

• Story Time: Read a short and colorful book. Point to pictures and say the names of the objects or animals. Encourage Paige to repeat after you and point to the images.

• Action Words: Use actions to teach words like "jump," "clap," or "spin." Demonstrate the actions while saying the words, and invite Paige to mimic you.

Talking Points

• "Look! This is a ball. Can you say 'ball'?"
• "Let's sing together! Twinkle, twinkle, little star! Can you clap?"
• "This is a dog! Woof, woof! Can you say 'dog'?"
• "Jump, jump! Can you jump? Jump with me!"
• "What color is this? It's red! Can you say 'red'?"