Infants, for example, are learning so much everyday! Rolling over, sitting up, scooting, crawling, walking, etc. The list goes on and on. This amount of learning packed into such a short time period will never be repeated again in their lifetime. How can we help? We can provide:
Physical
Large indoor/outdoor play space to explore with walking toys, ride-ons, etc.
Open spaces to crawl, scoot, climb and walk
Sturdy, low height furniture for pulling themselves up
Manipulative toys such as shape sorters, stacking/nesting cups and soft blocks
Cognitive/Intellectual
Repeating new words over and over
Short stories, songs and finger plays
Simple wooden peg puzzles
Emotional
Low staff:child ratios to ensure deeper interactions to build strong bonds between child and caregiver
Meeting infant’s needs in a timely, comforting and reassuring way
Giving infants lots of time and chances to build and master new skills
Social
Identifying and naming emotions to and for the infant
Having multiple toys for ease of redirection and less frustration for the infants
Small group times for reading and singing
Creative
Chunky crayons, chalks, paintbrushes, etc. for exploring, discovering and creating
Finger plays, musical instruments and action songs
