Planning for Play in Daily Routines
A printable page to plan moments of playfulness during daily routines.
Children learn best through play, and there are many opportunities to find moments of playfulness in everyday routines! These moments do more than just help children learn and grow, they can help you connect and nurture bonds with the children in your care.
Consider the different routines and activities throughout your day, then use this page to brainstorm ideas to incorporate moments of playfulness.
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Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
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.
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.
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Go To Sleep, Elmo!
Handling a middle-of-the-night monster moment.
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