Prep Academy NTI Menu Infant DAY 5 Student Name - Parent / Family Name - Center - Date - Time Taken to Complete - SCHOOL READINESS GOAL: Children will develop and demonstrate the ability to recognize and regulate emotions, attention, impulses, and behavior. Please choose one activity below, circle which one you completed, and sign when completed. Menus should be sent back when students return to school. CALM-DOWN CUDDLE: When your infant is calm, practice a soothing routine - hold them close, breathe slowly, and hum. Say, "You are safe. I am here." Notice which calming action your infant prefers. SOFT MUSIC CALM: Play or sing a quiet song while holding your infant or sitting nearby. Gently sway or pat to the slow beat. Pause and notice how your infant's body responds. SLOW AND FAST SONG: Sing a familiar song slowly, the a little faster. Gently move your infant's hand or feet with the beat. Return to a slow pace and notice how their body responds. PEEKABOO PAUSE: Play peekaboo with your hands or a small cloth. Pause before saying “peekaboo” so your infant can wait, look, or reach. Stop if your infant turns away or becomes upset. In addition to completing one of the above activities, please read together each NTI day. Title of Book - If you have any questions regarding NTI work, please feel free to contact your student’s teacher. PARENT SIGNATURE -