Category: Learning Throughout the Day

  • Relax My Body

    Your Child Will Learn

    A relaxation technique to prepare for sleep

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Before bed, ask your child to choose a magical creature (fairy, dragon, unicorn, etc.) and a color.
    2. Starting with their face, use your palm to
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  • This Is The Way

    Your Child Will Learn

    A song to help transition between different parts of the day

    Here’s What to Do

    1. As you start a routine or activity, sing a song about what’s coming up next in your day. You can use
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  • Say Goodnight

    Your Child Will Learn

    A routine to help them know it’s time for bed

    Here’s What to Do

    1. After you complete your child’s bedtime routine, take a goodnight walk around the room.
    2. Hold your baby, point out objects, and say
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  • Relax My Body

    Your Child Will Learn

    A strategy to help relax before bed

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Place your baby (wearing only a diaper) on a blanket on the floor.
    2. While your baby is lying on their back, use slow circular motions
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  • Tears and Tantrums

    Your Child Will Learn

    That you are there to help when they’re upset

    Here’s What to Do

    1. When your baby is crying, first reflect on how you are feeling. It is very common to feel stressed or anxious when your
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  • Recognizing Feelings

    Your Child Will Learn

    Words we use to describe different facial expressions and emotions

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Look through a book or magazine with pictures of people’s faces.
    2. Point to each face and describe the facial expression the person
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  • Baby Sign Language

    Your Child Will Learn

    To use simple sign language to communicate needs

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Think about 2-4 needs your child has on a daily basis.
    2. Practice teaching your child basic sign language for these needs and emotions by
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  • Books and Facts

    Your Child Will Learn

    Learn about real-life topics through nonfiction books

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Select a nonfiction picture book to read with your child. For example, select a factual book about transportation, nature, animals, careers, sports, food, art, or
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  • Making Friends

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to make a friend

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Choose two stuffed animals (or dolls or action figures).
    2. Use the animals to play pretend, with your child being the voice for one animal and you being
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  • Belly Breathe

    Your Child Will Learn

    A breathing technique to help calm down before bedtime (or anytime!)

    Here’s What to Do

    1. At the end of your child’s bedtime routine, ask them to take a deep breath while lying down in their bed. 
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