Inside on a Rainy Day
Spice up a rainy day indoors by turning household tasks into learning games!
A basket of laundry doesn’t exactly sound like a learning opportunity, but for little kids, that’s exactly what it can be! Together, watch Elmo, Abby, and Elmo’s Daddy discover the fun and learning that can happen on a rainy day…even when Daddy’s busy doing housework.
Then, next time you’re busy at home, find a learning opportunity and invite kids to participate. Kids might sort, count, organize, fold, identify patterns—just like the friends in the video.
Parenting Moment: Describing
The way you talk with children matters! Your words have power.
Parenting Moment: Imitating
Playing is learning! The way you play with children matters… your actions and words have power.
Parenting Moment: Reflecting
The way you talk with children matters… your words have power!
Parenting Moment: Enjoying!
Showing you enjoy your time together with your child builds your special bond. And when you’re being positive, your little one is more likely to do the same.
The Power of Following Children’s Lead
Joining children in their play offers so many opportunities to encourage, communicate, bond, spark and share joy, teach, show warmth and kindness, and help them thrive.
For Providers: Using These Resources
Print and refer to this page as you implement the materials in this initiative.
Milestones: Your Baby’s First Year
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
