Everyday Activities to Share with Your Baby

Cuddle and read together Talk about the book and pictures you read Play peek-a-boo Go to the library for Storytime Tickle baby’s toes, reciting "This Little Piggie" Keep a basket of books in the baby’s play area Sing songs with the baby as you drive Tell stories during bath time Chant "Pat-a-Cake" Sing lullabies before bedtime or nap time Repeat favorite activities over and over

Brain Power

Beginning at birth and during your child’s early years, crucial connections are formed and strengthened in the brain through repeated playful, loving, and stimulating experiences. Each time you read a story, tickle a belly, sing a song, or play peek-a-boo, connections are made between brain cells. Repetition makes the connections stronger, so sing that song again!

Illustration from WHOSE SHOES? by Anna Grossnickle Hines. Illustration copyright ©2001 by LeUyen Pham.
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