FOUNDATIONS
0-18 months
Activities
Listening to and experiencing songs and rhymes
Back-and-forth vocal plays and other parent-child interactions that build neural pathways in a baby’s developing brain
Exploring baby-safe instruments and other object play
Baby-caregiver bonding exercises, including story time, massage, and relaxation activities
Benefits
Increased balance and control over movements and strengthened core muscles
Ability to embrace both familiar and unfamiliar social experiences
Development of listening and back-and-forth communication skills
Introduction to a variety of spoken sounds and rhythms that will support language and literacy development
