- Learns about their physical self through exploratory play with their hands and feet and movement
- Is becoming aware of self as they imitate sounds and expressions that are mirrored back to them by close adults: Laughing and gurgling during physical interactions
- Shows awareness of being a separate individual through initiating contact with others using voice, gesture, eye contact and facial expression and through secure-base behaviours
- Expresses awareness of their physical self through their own movements, gestures and expressions and by touching their own and other’s faces, eyes, and mouth in play and care events
- Shows growing confidence that their needs will be met by freely expressing their need for comfort, nourishment or company
