Block 6

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 animal mothers and babies.

Option 2 (OO) An infant participates in a book sharing with opportunities to help turn the book’s pages and communicate about pictures of animal mothers and babies.

Option 3 (OO) An older infant participates in a book sharing with opportunities to hold and turn the pages of a book and communicate about pictures of animal mothers and babies.

Cognitive

Option 1 (OO) A young infant chooses a toy to play with.

Option 2 (OO) An infant chooses toys for open-ended play with a caregiver.

Option 3 (IG) Infants choose a sound-making toy to shake as part of a small gathering of mobile peers.

Self-Regulation

Option 1 (OO) An infant is encouraged to persist in reaching for a toy during tummy time.

Option 2 (OO) An infant is encouraged to persist in reaching for a toy from a sitting position.

Social-Emotional

Option 1 (OO) An infant participates in responsive interactions with a caregiver focused on a teddy bear.

Option 2 (IG) Infants are encouraged to imitate a caregiver’s simple actions with a teddy bear.

Option 3 (IG) Infants participate in a book sharing that includes an opportunity to move teddy bears in ways similar to movements described in the book.

Physical / Health

Option 1 (OO) An infant manipulates a rattle while lying on his/her tummy or back.

Option 2 (OO) An infant manipulates a bell while sitting independently or with support.