CRL— Cuddles, Rest & Lullabies 6 Curriculum

CRL (Cuddles, Rest & Lullabies) Level 6 Curriculum for Ages 23–26 Months, designed to nurture emotional bonding, calmness, and sensory comfort through music. Structured into two semesters:

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First Semester: Weeks 1–8 

Focus: Bonding, emotional awareness, body calmness, and rhythmical lullaby experience.

Week 1: "Gentle Waking"

- Activity: Morning cuddle songs, soft stretches  

- Song Focus: Hello songs, “Good Morning Sunshine”  

- Objective: Smooth emotional transition into the day

Week 2: "Hug Me Close"

- Activity: Rocking and lap-time songs  

- Song Focus: “Rock-A-Bye,” “Hush Now”  

- Objective: Reinforce security and physical affection

Week 3: "My Special Blanket"

- Activity: Tactile rest with comfort objects  

- Song Focus: “Snuggle Time,” hum-based lullabies  

- Props: Soft scarves/blankets

Week 4: "Breathe With Me"

- Activity: Slow clapping and breath-counting  

- Song Focus: Gentle rhythmic songs  

- Objective: Teach regulation and calm rhythms

Week 5: "Soft Animal Cuddles"

- Activity: Rocking with stuffed animals  

- Song Focus: Lullabies with animal characters  

- Objective: Emotional expression via imaginative props

Week 6: "Slow and Gentle Movement"

- Activity: Gentle bouncing and swaying

- Song Focus: Sway songs with counting or body parts  

- Props: Cushions for seated movement

Week 7: "Quiet Time Songs"

- Activity: Lights dimmed, ambient lullabies  

- Song Focus: Soothing instrumental and hums  

- Objective: Deep rest association with music

Week 8: Review & Comfort Circle  

- Activity: Cuddle circle, parent-guided songs  

- Objective: Reinforce routines and observe calm behaviors

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Second Semester: Weeks 9–16

Focus: Emotional vocabulary, nighttime associations, sensory bonding

Week 9: "It’s OK to Feel"

- Activity: Emotion-labeling songs (“I’m Happy,” “I’m Sleepy”)  

- Song Focus: Emotive singing for connection  

- Objective: Emotional literacy through sound

Week 10: "Bedtime Routines"  

- Activity: Step-by-step lullabies for brushing, bath, pajamas  

- Song Focus: “Ready for Bed,” “Time to Sleep”  

- Props: Pajama props, soft lights  

Week 11: "Night Sky Magic"

- Activity: Songs about stars, moon, and dreams  

- Song Focus: “Twinkle Variations,” ambient tracks  

- Visual Aids: Star lights or glow shapes  

Week 12: "Mama & Me / Daddy & Me Time"

- Activity: Caregiver-led cuddles and hums  

- Objective: Foster bonding and relational security  

Week 13: "Cuddle & Count"

- Activity: Counting songs while rocking

- Song Focus: 1-10 soft beat lullabies  

- Objective: Integrate calmness and cognitive growth  

Week 14: "Dream Animals"  

- Activity: Animal-themed lullabies and plush play  

- Song Focus: Gentle jungle/safari nighttime songs  

- Objective: Expand imagination with comfort  

Week 15: "Rest & Reflect"  

- Activity: Calming review songs  

- Tools: Sound bowl or soft chimes intro  

- Objective: Internalize calm rhythms  

Week 16: Closing Comfort Showcase  

- Activity: Soft showcase of favorite CRL lullabies  

- Audience: Caregivers invited  

- Notes: End-of-level feedback and cuddle songbook

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