School Readiness Interactive Tool

Babies are driven to figure out how the world works from day one.  This means that babies don't need organized activities or videos to learn. They don’t need special classes or toys with lots of bells and whistles. What babies and toddlers need is for you and other loving caregivers to spend time with them talking, laughing, playing and cuddling. Young children are learning all the time through play and everyday interactions.

To learn more, visit School Readiness Interactive (SRI), ZERO TO THREE’s new web-based tool.  SRI includes: Early learning milestones, videos of young children learning through play, and fun activities for you and your young child.
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 Everyday Ways to Support Early Learning

For ideas on other ways to support your child's development, take a peek at ZERO TO THREE’s newest one-page handout on how to encourage early learning through everyday moments.  Tape it up —we think it’s fridge-worthy. (Spanish version available, see page 2 of link.) |Download Now|  

 Parenting Dilemmas: To use rewards or not?

Wondering about rewards for good behavior like cookies for cleaning up or a new toy for brushing teeth? Check out this article by the Associated Press about the use of rewards and how to encourage cooperation. |Read Article| 

 
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