Teaching Imitation During Dressing
Model Facial Expressions & Vocalizations
Model Facial Expressions & Vocalizations
· Happy – “ha, ha, ha!” or “whee!”
· Happy – “ha, ha, ha!” or “whee!”
· Sad – “boo hoo!” or “bummer!”
· Sad – “boo hoo!” or “bummer!”
· Scared – “oh, no!” or “eek!”
· Scared – “oh, no!” or “eek!”
· Angry – “errrrrr!” or “hmmph!”
· Angry – “errrrrr!” or “hmmph!”
Model Actions
Model Actions
· Arms up or out
· Arms up or out
· Twist, twirl, dance
· Twist, twirl, dance
· Hug yourself
· Hug yourself
· Freeze in position
· Freeze in position
· Stomp, wearing shoes or boots
· Stomp, wearing shoes or boots
Incorporate Games with Actions and Words
Incorporate Games with Actions and Words
· Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes
· Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes
· Pat-A-Cake
· Pat-A-Cake
· Itsy-Bitsy Spider
· Itsy-Bitsy Spider
· Peek-A-Boo
· Peek-A-Boo
· Choose your child's favorites!
· Choose your child's favorites!
Other Modeling Opportunities
Other Modeling Opportunities
· Sitting on toilet
· Sitting on toilet
· Washing hands
· Washing hands
· Hanging up towel
· Hanging up towel
· Throwing away paper towel
· Throwing away paper towel