Alert AttentionWhen your baby is awake, here's some fun ways to engage her. |
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AquariumEncourage sensory exploration by making an aquarium. |
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Baby MassageA soothing activity for baby |
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Baby's Bath TimeMake bath time a learning time |
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Baby's Own StorytimeMake sure to add story time to your baby's routine. |
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Bag BooksMake bag books for your baby to talk about what he sees and feels in each bag. |
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Beach Ball PlayThis activity is for infants who can lift their head while lying on their stomach and turn their hea |
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Body InstrumentsShow your infant that some of his body parts can be instruments. |
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Cereal SpillHelp build your child's fine motor skills by doing this activity with him. |
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Clapping GameSing this song with your infant. |
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Climb the MountainCreate a raised surface for your infant to climb. |
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Connect and Calm TogetherSupport your infant’s developing brain and ability to self-regulate with this activity |
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Dancing with BabyActivity to help you have physical contact with your baby, helping soothe him/her. |
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Discovering Natural Object SurprisesWatch baby discover new items |
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Establishing a Bedtime Story RitualInclude a story in your baby's bedtime routine from the day she is born. |
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Face Time with Babyinfant thrive on positive interaction with adults. Here is a way to support your child's development |
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Feeding Time is Bonding TimeWhen your baby is nursing, here's some ways to bond with him. |
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Floor TimePlace your baby on a soft blanket, futon, or towel on the floor to give her a chance to look at new |
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Food Building BlocksTeach your child about different foods with these fun building blocks. |
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Foot PuppetsUse a puppet to express different emotions |
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Goodbye RitualCreate a good-bye ritual to ease the separation and provide a sense of comfort and security. |
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Goodnight RoomTry this activity to put your baby to bed. |
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I See YouAlthough babies cannot yet communicate with words, a large part of their early brain development occ |
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I See YouInteract with your infant as she discovers through play. |
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Introducing TexturesIntroduce different textures to your baby. |
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Kick, Kick, KickAs you do daily activities with your child use language to interact with your child. |
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Labeling EmotionsStrategies for establishing a secure, strong, loving relationship with your infant. |
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Leaf Sensory BinThis nature-based activity encourages infants to use his senses to crinkle and crunch dry leaves or |
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Let's CountStrategies to use math talk with your infant. |
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Let's DanceDancing with your baby helps to calm her, helps her feel secure, is a wonderful bonding activity, an |
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Let's Play BallThis simple and fun activity helps introduce math and literacy to your little one. |
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Lullaby for BabyWhen it is time for your baby to sleep, softly sing him a lullaby |
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Make a Special Story Time BookMake a special story book for your child based on the "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See" book |
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Make Your Own DrumEngage your little one with music using things found around your home. |
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Make-believe PlayPlay "make-believe" with your baby. |
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Massage My GumsExpose your child to gum cleaning, a precursor to brushing teeth. |
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Motorboat, MotorboatEncourage movement with your infant |
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My Favorite ScentYour scent and the scent of favorite places are comforting to your baby. When leaving your baby wit |
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My First Shape ContainerAs your child actively manipulates them, he is learning about each shape’s properties. |
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Picture GalleryHelp your infant recognize and identify friends and family members in his life by doing this activit |
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Picture GalleryMake a picture gallery with your child to develop language skills. |
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Pictures and MobilesPlace pictures or posters on the wall next to your baby's crib to engage your child. |
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Play Time, Work TimeEngage your baby as you do household chores. |
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Play with SoundsDuring everyday routines, respond to the facial expressions and sounds that your baby makes. |
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Read, Read, ReadHelpful tips to engage your baby in reading. |
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Read, Read, ReadReading aloud to your baby is an important form of stimulation, exposing her to early ways of commun |
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Reading to BabyAllow baby to see other baby's faces by choosing books that feature little ones |
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Rock and Roll RattleMake your own rattle to encourage your baby to reach or move toward it. |
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Scooping WaterChildren’s first learning experiences with water usually include all kinds of pouring. |
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Sensory BoardCreate a board of various objects and talk to your infant about the items, using descriptive words t |
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Shake ItEncourage your child to use familiar containers in different ways. |
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Singing and MovementDuring everyday activities, sing to or play simple games with your baby. |
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Soothing Your InfantCalming techniques that you can try with your baby when he is anxious, upset, or sad. |
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Swaying, SwayingThis is a calming activity that you and your child can do together. |
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Teach your Baby Sign LanguageTeaching sign language has been found to benefit both normal hearing babies as well as those with a |
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Texture FramesHave your keiki explore various textures. |
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TexturesIntroduce various textures to have your keiki have different sensory experiences. |
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Things to TasteEncourage your child to explore new tastes and textures. |
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This Little “Piggy”Substitute your child’s name for “Piggy” in the following rhyme. |
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Tummy TimeHelp your infant's physical development by incorporating this tummy time activity to her daily routi |
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Use Your FeetIntroduce a variety of textures to baby |
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Using a rattleThere are many ways to use a rattle to engage baby. |
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Watching a Toy Go Out of SightThis interactive activity is a great activity that you can do with your infant to encourage him/her |
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Wheels on the Bus Baby MassageYour child will love this interactive activity |
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You Did Something New TodayA song to build an infant’s self-confidence. |
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