The Basics

The Basics Principles are five fun, simple, and powerful ways to help all our children aged 0-3 grow to be happy and smart.

Week 42

Talk, Sing, and Point

Toddler

(Ages 1-3)

Follow their fingers.
Young toddlers communicate with gestures, especially pointing. Label and talk about the things they point to. Encourage your child to point to objects that you name. "Where is the pig? There it is."

Infant

(Ages 0-1)

Go back and forth.
When your baby makes a sound, show excitement on your face and in your voice. Respond with words. See how long you can keep the "conversation" going back and forth between the two of you.