Infant & Toddler Program

We are Starting to Notice Others

We…

• are too young to share.
• like to be around other children.
• imitate other children and adults.
• like our days to be the same (routine).

We are Busy Getting Into Things

We…

• drop and throw.
• stack, knock down, put in, and dump out.
• pull and push toys.
• turn knobs and push buttons.
• walk.
• scribble.

We are “On the Go”

We…

• like to hear and make familiar sounds.
• enjoy rhymes and finger-plays.
• point to objects and pictures you name.
• say first words.
• like to have favorite stories read over and over again.

We are Learning to Feed Ourselves

We…

• are still very messy but eat table foods.
• drink from a cup .
• use a spoon.

We aren’t Babies Anymore

We…

• like you to talk to us.
• like to be read to.
• still need naps.
• climb on furniture and stairs.
• pick up little things with our fingers.
• feed ourselves.

We Want to Be in Control

We…

• do things by ourselves.
• “do our own thing” while playing next to each other.
• like to be given choices. (“Do you want to wear your red or blue pajamas?”)
• like to know what to expect (routine).

We Have Busy Hands and Feet

We…

• still need bed, bath, and meal routines.
• like to undress ourselves.
• like to run and jump.
• try scooters or riding toys
• make circles, lines, and marks.
• may be interested in learning to use the toilet.

We Learn Through Play and Exploration

We…

• like to build.
• like to play with things that wind up or have switches.
• enjoy working three- or four-piece puzzles.
• begin make-believe play with dolls, animals, and play people.

We are Talking More and More

We…

• use a lot of new words.
• like to talk about what we are doing.
• enjoy talking about what is happening in pictures.
• ask a lot of questions using “what,” “where,” and “why.”