Physical
– large indoor/outdoor play space to explore with walking toys, ride-ons, etc.
– open spaces to crawl, scoot, climb and walk
– sturdy, low height furniture for pulling themselves up
– manipulative toys such as shape sorters, stacking/nesting cups and soft blocks
Cognitive/Intellectual
– repeating new words over and over
– short stories, songs and finger plays
– simple wooden peg puzzles
Emotional
– low staff:child ratios to ensure deeper interactions to build strong bonds between child and caregiver
– meeting infant’s needs in a timely, comforting and reassuring way
– giving infants lots of time and chances to build and master new skills
Social
– identifying and naming emotions to and for the infant
– having multiple toys for ease of redirection and less frustration for the infants
– small group times for reading and singing
Creative
– chunky crayons, chalks, paintbrushes, etc. for exploring, discovering and creating
– finger plays, musical instruments and action songs
– simple dress-up pieces for role playing
