Baby

	Fill and Empty, Stack and Sort
	Babies explore by handling and grasping things. Filling containers and emptying them again, stacking and knocking things down, and sorting all introdu... read more...

	Playtime: Birth to 6 Months
	Making objects and people disappear and reappear, such as when you play Peek-a-boo, is sure to delight your baby. Try different variations. ... read more...

	Playtime: 6 to 18 Months
	Movement games, besides being fun, help your child feel like a separate person and also build strength and "motor" skills, like controlling movements,... read more...

	New Activity: Peek-a-Boo!
	By playing games like Peek-a-boo, where you cover your face and then reveal it again, your baby begins to understand that people are still there, even... read more...

	Sand Play at the Park
	Taking your baby to a local playground is a wonderful way to give him an opportunity to play and interact with others. With your support, he will begi... read more...

	Seed Shakers
	How many different seeds can you find in your pantry? Dried beans, popping corn and even tiny mustard seeds can be used to make simple shakers. Here i... read more...

	Tactile Treasures
	Encourage your baby to explore different textures using his sense of touch. Many board books for babies have textured pages, but you can create a coll... read more...

	New Activity: Where's My Toy?
	By playing games like hiding familiar toys so your baby can find them, she begins to understand that things are still there, even when she can’t see t... read more...

	New Activity: Book Talk
	Looking at picture books creates an opportunity to tell stories, to share ideas and opinions and to practice speaking and listening. Remember that rea... read more...

	Bouncing Babies
	Age Range: All Ages Whether you are reciting a rhyme and bouncing your infant or toddler on your knee, or encouraging older... read more...