Cuddles, Rest And Lullabies (CRL) | Level 3

CRL – Cuddles, Rest & Lullabies | Level 3 (Ages: 11–14 months) Curriculum:

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Subject Area: Cuddles, Rest & Lullabies (CRL)  

Goal: Strengthen emotional security, encourage restfulness, and deepen musical bonding through intentional lullaby listening, caregiver cuddles, soft movement, and calming routines.

Format: Weekly sessions (4x per week), 16 weeks  

Focus: Emotional comfort, musical rest habits, bonding cues, rhythmic calming.

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Semester 1 (Weeks 1–8)

Week 1 

- Daily Lullaby: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” (Instrumental)

- Cuddle Time with soft back rubs  

- Gentle Rocking Exercise (caregiver-led)  

- Wind-down visual cues: dim lights + soft piano tones

Week 2

- Lullaby of the Week: “Brahms’ Lullaby” (Hummed)  

- Cuddle + Soft Talk Routine  

- Introduce Rest Signals (yawn cue, lullaby bell chime)  

- Rest Time Story: Goodnight Moon

Week 3 

- Lullaby of the Week: “Hush Little Baby” (Acoustic)  

- Hand-in-hand motion rocking  

- Nap Pad Familiarization  

- Quiet Puppet Play with Sleepy Characters

Week 4

- Musical Cue for Rest: Harp glissando  

- Cuddle Poem: “Sleepy Star”  

- Visual Calm Corner Visit  

- Rest Routine Recap with same lullaby from Week 1

Week 5 

- Lullaby: “Edelweiss” (Soft vocal version)

- Cuddle Book Reading: “Guess How Much I Love You”

- Deep Breath with Caregiver  

- Musical Toy Soft Play (pre-nap)

Week 6

- Lullaby: “You Are My Sunshine” (Gentle piano)

- Warm Blanket Session  

- Foot Rub / Baby Massage (5 mins pre-nap)  

- White Noise + Low Light Rest Practice

Week 7

- Lullaby: “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” (slow tempo)

- Vocal Humming with Caregiver  

- Rest Story: Night Sounds in the Forest

- Guided Calm Movement (sway + cuddle)

Week 8

- Rest Recital: Familiar Lullabies Playback  

- Gentle Bonding Songs  

- Full Routine Simulation (cue → cuddle → lullaby → nap)  

- End of Term Rest Assessment (behavioral)

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Semester 2 (Weeks 9–16)

Week 9

- Lullaby: “Ave Maria” (instrumental)

- Scent Cue + Blanket Time  

- Caregiver Whisper Affirmations  

- Quiet Zone Practice

Week 10  

- Lullaby: “Over the Hills and Far Away”

- Full Wind-Down Routine (Song + Scent + Rock)  

- Sound Sensitivity Test (identify calming sounds)  

- Book Time: Llama Llama Nighty-Night

Week 11

- Lullaby: *“Sleep Baby Sleep” (Folk style)*  

- Bedtime Puppet Routine  

- Calm Color Watch (slow screen fade)  

- Deep Cuddle Sway Time

Week 12

- Lullaby: “Jesus Loves Me” (Worship version) 

- Comfort Object Time (blanket, soft toy)

- Prayer & Cuddle Routine  

- Scripture Recital: Psalm 4:8

Week 13

- Lullaby: “Canon in D” (Music Box)

- Massage and Rest Cue Practice  

- Sleepy Songs with Vocal Imitation  

- Bible Story Rest Time

Week 14

- Lullaby: “It Is Well With My Soul” (Soft choral)

- Peaceful Lights Routine  

- Cuddle & Whisper Blessings  

- Still Body Game: Freeze like a teddy!

Week 15

- Recap Favorite Lullabies from Semester  

- Baby-and-Caregiver Rest Duet  

- Mirror Calm Face Practice  

- Worship Wind-Down (gentle song & prayer)

Week 16

- End-of-Semester Rest Showcase  

  - Familiar Lullaby performance  

  - Calm Routine Simulation  

  - Blanket Blessing Session  

  - CRL Recognition Certificate  

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