Little Ones’ Luggage
Little children need lots of things during the day!
Use this list to help make sure little ones have everything they need while they’re with another caregiver.
Parents
- You might hang up this checklist on your front door as a reminder of what to have on hand each time you drop off your child.
- If older children will be spending time with a caregiver, you might ask them for help packing their things to get them excited for their time in care. You can build independence by giving them a choice between changes of clothing to bring, and offer comfort by letting them pick out a special stuffed animal or book to keep them company while they’re away from you.
Caregivers
- You might keep copies of each child’s list in folders or cubbies to refer to throughout the day, and to remind parents of anything they should bring more of next time.
For Providers: Using These Resources
Print and refer to this page as you implement the materials in this initiative.
6 Ways to Practice Nurturing Parenting
Tips from a pediatrician on understanding, empathizing with, encouraging, and positively guiding children.
Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Milestones: Your Five-Year-Old
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.
Milestones: Your Four-Year-Old
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.
Milestones: Your Six-Year-Old
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.
