Block 19

Options to Promote Learning

Communication / Language

Option 1 (OO) A young infant looks at and communicates with a caregiver about pictures of infants and adults in your room.

Option 2 (OO) An older infant holds, looks at, and communicates with a caregiver about pictures of infants and adults in your room.

Cognitive

Option 1 (OO) A young infant participates in guided exploration of a rattle.

Option 2 (OO) An infant explores features of a toy and a related book.

Option 3 (OO) An older infant participates in guided play with a toy dump truck.

Self-Regulation

Option 1 (OO) A young infant practices focusing on an object manipulated by a caregiver.

Option 2 (OO) An older infant practices focusing on objects as part of open-ended play with a caregiver.

Social-Emotional

Option 1 (OO) A young infant participates in a book sharing focused on happy and sad facial expressions.

Option 2 (OO) An older infant participates in a book sharing that emphasizes happy and sad situations.

Physical / Health

Option 1 (OO) A mobile infant participates in guided movements of legs and arms.

Option 2 (OO) An older infant participates in repetitive bouncing movements while listening to a rhyme.