Block 13

Options to Promote Learning

Communication / Language

Option 1 (OO) A young infant participates in a book sharing that includes looking at pictures of familiar objects and feeling textures included in the book.

Option 2 (OO) An infant participates in a book sharing that includes page turning, feeling textures included in pictures, and talking about familiar objects.

Option 3 (OO) An older infant participates in a book sharing that includes helping manage the book, feeling textures included in pictures, and talking about familiar objects.

Cognitive

Option 1 (OO) A young infant is encouraged to reach for and grasp a toy that can be partially hidden in a caregiver’s hand.

Option 2 (OO) An older infant is encouraged to creep or crawl around a barrier to obtain a toy.

Option 3 (OO) An older infant is encouraged to find a toy hidden behind a caregiver’s back and then behind an existing barrier.

Self-Regulation

Option 1 (OO) An infant practices focusing on a toy manipulated by a caregiver.

Option 2 (OO) An older infant practices focusing on a toy manipulated by the infant and a caregiver.

Social-Emotional

Option 1 (OO) A young infant participates in responsive interactions with a caregiver during a care routine.

Option 2 (OO) An older infant contributes to a familiar care routine with a caregiver.

Option 3 (OO) An older infant contributes to a transition to outdoor time with a caregiver.

Physical / Health

Option 1 (OO) An infant is encouraged to crawl as part of open-ended play with several small toys.

Option 2 (OO) An older infant explores crawling over a low foam shape.