Showing and explaining the illustrations builds a close bond with the infant and perfectly stimulates cognitive and motor development - when the book is placed in front of the baby it really inspires them to lift their head - to look up! At birth, sight is still underdeveloped. At first babies see clear, high-contrast patterns best, and the ability to distinguish image details and colors gradually develops over the following months. That's why babies like contrasts so much. Parents can hang a booklet or individual cards by the bed or stroller, or create an effective garland. A lot of interesting and practical information about the development of babies and how to have fun together can be found in the guide attached to the set. The product box contains a handy 24-page booklet for viewing, fastened with a paper string and a guide for parents that is full of ideas for creative fun. Cards measure 6.3" x 6.3". NOTE: This product is intended as an educational tool to be shown to your baby. It is not a toy to be given to a child.

Discover the world with your baby from the first days of life! See how much fun you can enjoy with an infant. Do you know that a baby's caregivers make the best guides This first educational book for showing to your baby contains clearly contrasting patterns, which attract baby's attention. Look at them together as you hold your child. Your baby loves to listen to your voice and stay close to you, so show them the pictures and talk about what you see. This is an excellent way to spend time together and foster your relationship. The set includes a guide with information on infant development and suggestions for enriching play. Unique feature: the illustrations are adapted to the developing vision of your infant. You can use each card individually or as a set. Cards measure 6.3" x 6.3".

Carson Dellosa's Colors & Shapes Flash Cards present an easy fun way kids to practice essential skills. This 54-card set includes 6 shapes (circle, rhombus, oval, rectangle, square, triangle) each represented by one of 9 colors (black, blue, brown, green, orange, purple, red, white, yellow). Each card also features its appropriate shape color name. These full-color flash cards are also great reading readiness reinforcement. Flash cards allow kids to develop critical thinking, decision-making, turn-taking, other skills while allowing them to learn a fun, hands-on way.

Turn preschool and kindergarten lessons into fun, phonics games and math games that bring learning to life with Carson Dellosa's Early Learning Toddler Flash Cards! The kids flash cards set includes 4 packs of pre-punched flash cards: alphabet, colors & shapes, sight words, and numbers 0-25 math flash cards with 7 bonus resource cards (216 total cards; 209 flash cards). 4 dividers and 4 binder rings are also included to organize your cards with ease. Help your toddler learn alphabet letters, basic sight words, colors and shapes, and how to count up to 25! Use the included bonus resource cards for even more phonics and math games. Attach the toddler flash cards to the binder rings to practice early learning skills from just about anywhere for on-the-go learning fun.

Turn preschool and kindergarten lessons into fun, phonics games and math games that bring learning to life with Carson Dellosa's Early Learning Toddler Flash Cards! Each kids flash cards set includes 4 packs of pre-punched flash cards: alphabet, colors & shapes, sight words, and numbers 0-25 math flash cards with 7 bonus resource cards (216 total cards; 209 flash cards). 4 dividers and 4 binder rings are also included with each set to organize your cards with ease. Help your toddler learn alphabet letters, basic sight words, colors and shapes, and how to count up to 25! Use the included bonus resource cards for even more phonics and math games. Attach the toddler flash cards to the binder rings to practice early learning skills from just about anywhere for on-the-go learning fun. Sold as 2 sets for a total of 8 packs of flash cards.

The Feelings & Emotions Kit includes a set of 18 My Emotions Wooden Tiles, Feelings and Emotions Matching Pairs Game, I Am Me Puzzle, and Emotions Wooden Magnets. My Emotions Wooden Tiles set includes 18 basswood ply tiles that contain real photos of different expressions of children. The photos feature children of various genders and backgrounds. The chunky tiles are printed on one side and self-stand. This resource gives children the opportunity to recognize, identify and discuss different emotions in themselves and others. It also encourages children to express and manage their feelings. Young hands are safe to explore the smooth surfaces without splinters. For ages 24m+. Size: 2.8"W x 0.5"D. The Feeling and Emotions Matching Pairs game can be used in so many different ways. Whether it is a game of matching or memory, this set is useful for children to develop their memory skills, cognitive abilities as well as recognizing feelings and emotions. A great resource for giving children the opportunity to recognize and discuss different emotions, it also encourages children to express and manage their own feelings important in developing self-reliance and resilience. The I Am Me chunky wooden puzzle features a flower-shaped base, 15 affirmation petals and an 'I am' center piece. Each petal features a different affirmation including funny, brave, smart, kind and more. Match the affirmation petals with the 'I am center to encourage mindfulness and start conversations about emotions. Foster the importance of empathy with 'I am brave' and 'I am strong' affirmations. Develop confidence as children learn to identify and express their emotions. This puzzle also supports problem solving, concentration, color recognition and more. The pieces are coated with non-toxic paint and the base is sealed with a clear matt varnish. Made from quality materials, this durable, non-toxic wooden puzzle is designed to last for years of home or classroom use. For ages 12m+. Size of base: 13.25"L x 13.25"H. Size of small pieces: 2.9"L x 0.4"H. The Emotions Wooden Magnets set includes 20 wooden magnets, each with a different emotion. These magnets inspire young children to explore mindfulness, emotions and empathy. Encourage children to express their emotions and feelings with this hands-on resource. Arrange them on whiteboards and create unique social-emotional lessons. The magnetic backs on the pieces are cut to shape and glued on, which means no small magnets can be lost. Made from durable wood, these magnets are designed to last for years of home or classroom use. The box features a cardboard tray for easy storage and travel. For ages 2+. Size of magnets: 2.25" dia.

Learn about emotions through play! This set includes 20 wooden magnets, each with a different emotion. These magnets inspire young children to explore mindfulness, emotions and empathy. Encourage children to express their emotions and feelings with this hands-on resource. Arrange them on whiteboards and create unique social-emotional lessons. The magnetic backs on the pieces are cut to shape and glued on, which means no small magnets can be lost. Made from durable wood, these magnets are designed to last for years of home or classroom use. The box features a cardboard tray for easy storage and travel. For ages 2+. Size of magnets: 2.25" dia.

Encourage children to identify and talk about their feelings and emotions with this open ended set. Discriminate between different emotions and sort them appropriately. Includes 60 high quality photo cards with a wide range of facial expressions and real world situations, all designed to stimulate different emotions. The 6 natural cotton bags each show a different emotion (Happy, Sad, Surprised, Worried, Angry and Upset). Children will talk about their emotions and sort the cards into the 100% natural cotton bags. Cards measure 7cm x 7cm. Bags measure 14cm x 20cm. Age 2+.

Toddlers are on the move almost constantly! Even though encouraging physical activity is not a problem, you can model new movements and skills and lay the foundation for them to enjoy physical activity as they grow. Toddlers need lots of time to master the basics, such as jumping, rolling, and balancing. As they become more comfortable with their bodies and confident in their ability to be physically active, their desire to participate will increase. They'll enjoy kicking and throwing different types of balls, walking up and down stairs, running outside, and pedaling tricycles. Most of their physical activity involves unstructured play, and rightly so. However, you can also introduce them to new equipment with structured play and then let them explore on their own or with playmates. If you help toddlers understand how to develop physical skills, you will help them build confidence and have fun being active. What a gift for a lifetime!

Babies are naturally active, and their movements help them explore their environment. They first move involuntarily, based on reflexes, and then learn to move more independently as their bodies grow stronger and they begin to investigate the world around them. You can encourage their muscle development, strength and balance with simple activities done with infants as young as six weeks old. From tummy time to crawling, scooting and standing, your active involvement will benefit infants in the following ways: - Maintaining a healthy weight - Developing good posture, strength, balance, and tracking skills - Keeping their bodies active and learning about their new environment - Developing their senses of hearing, sight, and touch The first year of life lays the foundation for further development of gross motor skills as a toddler and preschooler. So get those little bodies moving!

Parents and caregivers often seek ways to stimulate their little learners, but don't know where to start. While many conveniences have come our way in the digital age, none has made the process of guiding children through their years of growth and development any quicker, easier or less complex. Fun Baby Learning Games brings a new approach to having fun and learning. - Incorporate theory and research-backed activities in a fun and engaging way - Help your infant or toddler nurture his/her skills and reach emerging milestones - Foster development in one or more of the five areas of development - cognitive, motor, social/emotional, language, and self-esteem

Updated to reflect the latest research about how children learn, the revised edition of 125 Brain Games for Babies is a fun-filled collection of ways to develop the brain capacity of infants. Included are everyday opportunities to nurture brain development in the critical period from birth through twelve months. Each game and sensory experience presented includes an annotation on the latest brain research and how the activity promotes brain power in babies.

While most activity books encourage indoor explorations, countless adventures and learning opportunities await outside! Going for a walk or exploring the local community can bring about much more than just exercise. Little Walks, Big Adventures helps you teach your toddler about his/her surroundings through fun and adventurous local explorations, outdoor games and activities that promote and enhance learning. Parents and caregivers will help their toddlers enhance their: - Vocabulary - Language skills - Cognitive skills - Motor Skills - And more!

Children are spending less time being outside in nature, playing, imagining, and learning about their surroundings. Instead, they're spending more time with tablets, televisions, and overly structured routines. Preschool Beyond Walls shows practical and strategic ways educators can create rich, explorative, and interdisciplinary learning through extensive outdoor experiences. Learn how to develop and implement a nature-based curriculum to support children's optimal learning, from start to finish. Whether you're creating a new curriculum or transitioning from a traditional approach, you will learn how to: - Create a program philosophy - Infuse nature into all aspects of your program - Prepare teachers for a nature-centered approach - Implement curriculum and pedagogy that emphasize inquiry-based learning through play and hands-on discovery - Maintain high-quality early childhood practices that support children's development

Communities of practice are an age-old phenomenon representing teamwork. Whether it's researchers developing treatments for a disease or educators sharing best practices to enhance early childhood learning, communities of practice are about connection and shared purpose. Growing Together will help you define, create, and promote a community of practice to foster collaborative problem solving and enhance professional learning experiences. You will learn key strategies and techniques to help you: - Develop a shared vision and structure - Leverage tools to invite members and build a community - Build member engagement and investment - Master facilitation and evaluation strategies for ongoing professional learning