CASTLE CUBS
Focus: Bonding, Sensory Discovery & Emerging Mobility
6 – 12 Months Developmental Stage
Between 6 and 12 months, babies become more active and social as they begin to sit, crawl, and pull themselves up. This stage emphasizes developing mobility, fine motor skills, and early communication. Babies start babbling, recognizing familiar words, responding to their name, and showing preferences. Play becomes more interactive, and curiosity drives them to explore objects, textures, and simple cause-and-effect activities.
Key Developmental Areas
Language Development
- Responding to sounds and names
- Babbling with varied sounds (“ba-ba,” “da-da”)
- Enjoying songs, rhymes, and face-to-face interactions
Physical Development:
- Gross motor skills: Rolling, sitting independently, crawling, beginning to pull up
- Fine motor skills: Reaching, grasping, transferring objects between hands
Social Development
- Developing strong attachments to caregivers
- Enjoying peek-a-boo and simple social games
- Recognizing familiar faces and showing stranger anxiety
Emotional Development
- Seeking comfort and reassurance
- Expressing a range of emotions (excitement, frustration, joy)
- Responding to routine and predictability
Creative Expression
- Exploring through touch, taste, and sound
- Engaging with simple instruments (shakers, rattles)
- Reacting to music and movement
Daily Routine (Suggested)
- Arrival & Greeting: 10 min, peek-a-boo, eye contact
- Movement / Crawling Practice: 15–20 min
- Sensory Play / Exploration: 15–20 min (rice, water, toys)
- Language & Storytime: 10–15 min board books, naming objects
- Nap / Rest: 60–90 min
- Snack / Feeding: 10–15 min, finger foods
- Structured Play: 15–20 min stacking, pushing/pulling toys
- Goodbye Routine: 5 min
Program Details
- Age6 – 12 MONTHS
