Block 15

Options to Promote Learning

Communication / Language

Option 1 (OO) A young infant participates in a book sharing that emphasizes listening to the caregiver’s voice and looking at pictures of babies and toys.

Option 2 (OO) An infant participates in a book sharing that includes opportunities to turn the book’s pages and communicate about pictures of babies and toys.

Option 3 (OO) An older infant participates in a book sharing that includes opportunities to help manage the book and communicate about pictures of babies and toys.

Cognitive

Option 1 (OO) A young infant watches a toy fish manipulated by a caregiver.

Option 2 (OO) An older infant explores three different types of balls.

Option 3 (IG) Infants participate in guided exploration of a toy inchworm.

Self-Regulation

Option 1 (OO) A young infant is encouraged to persist in exploring toys in a bucket.

Option 2 (OO) An older infant is encouraged to persist in exploring toys in a bucket.

Social-Emotional

Option 1 (OO) A young infant participates with a caregiver in responsive interactions focused on a baby doll.

Option 2 (OO) An infant engages in pretend play with a caregiver using a baby doll and accessories.

Option 3 (OO) An older infant engages with a caregiver in pretend play focused on bathing a baby doll.

Physical / Health

Option 1 (OO) An infant practices early locomotion to reach a desired item.

Option 2 (OO) An older infant practices moving a desirable box as part of early locomotion.