• The Infant Room sets its pace around the needs and unique differences of each child…the teacher is conscientiously alert.
• While meeting the food, diapering, and rest needs of each child, the teacher as keen observer plans interactions and activities.
• Many moments of the infant’s day offer opportunities for learning through trust, discovery, tackling motor tasks, and the power of language.
• Cozy, inviting, and stimulating environment offered.

Daily Indoor Play Examples:

• Eye tracking/Detail awareness…ball rolling, block stacking, hide the object game, mirrors.
• Tactile/Touch awareness…puppets, textured assortment of manipulatives.
• Sounds/Language Development…play music, hear songs, rhymes, poems, books, repeat sounds, children constantly talked to.
• Socialization…viewing self as important part of group, close, positive proximity.
• Physical Development…movement and exercise opportunities, “tummy” time, sitting, using “walk arounds”.

Outdoor Play and/or Large Motor Examples:

• Walks in play yards and on grounds
• Mats for crawling/climbing
• Soft pull up areas
• Climbing structures in play yard