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Play Time!. The Job of a Baby is to Play. Play helps babies learn about the world around them Play is essential to all areas of development Play helps babies learn to interact with others. Developmentally appropriate. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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PLAY TIME!
Play helps babies learn about the world around them
Play is essential to all areas of development
Play helps babies learn to interact with others
THE JOB OF A BABYIS TO PLAY
Developmentally Appropriate (DAP)—Toys, activities, and tasks that are appropriate for a child of a certain age based on abilities.
DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE
Younger InfantsGently shake, stretch,
and exercise the baby’s arms and legs
Make noise with a rattle or other toy
Place colorful toys where a baby can learn to reach for them
Make funny faces for the baby to smile at
Older InfantsPeek-a-boo and clapping
gamesPlace toys just out of
the baby’s reach to encourage crawling
TicklingSplashing in waterReading from simple
books with big pictures
DAP ACTIVITIES FOR INFANTS
Babies have an inborn need to explore
They explore through their senses
Cause and effect is a major part of exploration
EXPLORATION
TOYS ARE THETOOLS OF LEARNING
Birth to 3 Months:Bright colors, moving
objects, interesting sounds
Black and white contrasting designs
Human-like faces (especially eyes)
Simple rattles and teethers
Toys suspended above or to the side of infant for grasping
DAP TOYS FOR INFANTS
4 to 6 Months:Stimulate sense of
touch—texturesThings to handle,
shake, bang, suck, and chew
Stuffed toys, esp. ones with squeakers
Simple picture books
DAP TOYS FOR INFANTS
7-9 Months:Things that make
noiseTexturesThings that can be
moved, pushed, kicked, or thrown
Blocks, stackable rings
DAP TOYS FOR INFANTS
10 to 12 Months:Things to push or pullThings to manipulateThings to empty and
fillThings that fit togetherThings that hide and
reappearBathtub toysPicture books
DAP TOYS FOR INFANTS
Look for toys that: Encourage participation and use Have multiple uses/help babies learn multiple
things Will remain interesting long term Are easily washable/cared for Are safe
Toys do not have to be expensive to be fun! Many common household items
make great toys
CHOOSING TOYS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has safety regulations for toys. Manufacturers must design and make their products to meet these standards.
TOY SAFETY
Made of durable and
unbreakable material
Non-flammable
Free of sharp points, corners,
or edges
Free of places that can pinch fingers or toes
Too large to be swallowed or
choked on
Made with non-toxic paint and
materials
Has cords or string no
longer than 12 inches
Labels for safe use and age
appropriateness
What Reading TeachesBook Handling
Turning pages, looking right-side up
Picture Recognition Identifying, finding, and
naming objectsSound Recognition
Imitating sounds, understanding that letters represent sounds
Books are Fun! Enjoying books
READING TO INFANTS
Look for books that:Have simple texts,
include familiar thingsHave rhymes and
rhythmsHave textures to feel
or flaps to manipulateHave lots of bright,
simple pictures, especially faces
CHOOSING BOOKS
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