Learning Through the Senses
Explore the teachable moments in everyday life.
As babies and toddlers begin to explore their home and surroundings through all of their senses, they can be kept safe, healthy, and engaged:
- “Tummy time” can help babies learn to hold their heads up, crawl, and focus on their surroundings. Set up a small mirror in front of them so they can see their reflection and expressions.
- Little ones explore by touching anything and everything! Find fun, safe things with different textures for children to touch and explore. Try a cotton ball, a cardboard box, or a small plastic bottle filled with water.
- Sounds are all around us, and kids love making their own sounds and music. Set up homemade instruments: a pot and spoon can be a drum set, and a paper-towel roll with holes poked in it can be a flute. Encourage siblings to play with sounds together, and use their voices to sing along.
Cultural Connections through Family Engagement for Building Stronger Bonds
Mindful Caregivers
Practicing mindfulness is a great way to slow down and reset.
Tracking Child Development: A Caregiver’s Guide
Keeping track of milestones and going to routine screenings helps children stay healthy and thriving.
Growing a Language Garden: Everyday Language Development
A reminder of the simple things you do every day that nurture children’s language skills.
The Power of Positive
Gentle reminders for practicing self-kindness and compassion.
Routines to Help Children Rest and Sleep
Soothing, predictable, nap and bedtime routines can help children settle down for rest.
The Heart of Communities: Supporting and Celebrating Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers
