Storytime
Read books to your child to encourage a lifelong love of learning!
Watch the video with kids and invite them to choose a book to read together. Present very young children with two or three choices, perhaps from the library (you can also share digital books on your phone or even check out digital books from the library). Snuggle up and enjoy! You might even sing the phrase “Let’s read a book!” every time you invite kids to choose a book. Invite other adults in kids’ lives to read to them, too!
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.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
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.
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.
