The Basics Virginia

03/30/2026

We agree, such a helpful resource and you can send the summary to your child’s pediatrician or early care provider.

Parents: You have what it takes to help your child learn and grow! Download CDC’s FREE Milestone Tracker app to help you track your child’s development today. www.cdc.gov/MilestoneTracker

03/16/2026

The weather might be stirring outside today, but it can also be a great moment to check in with what’s happening inside.

Try asking your child: “What’s the weather like inside of you today?”
Are they feeling sunny ☀️, cloudy☁️, rainy or stormy ⛈️, or maybe a little windy 🌬️?

Connecting feelings to weather can help children put words to big emotions and remind them that feelings, just like the weather, can change.

Next time the skies rumble, take a moment to talk about the weather in your hearts, too! 💛

05/16/2025

Go Chesterfield!

Do the Basics.

Count, group and compare. These concepts help children make sense of the world. We can help our children learn math as we play and talk during everyday moments.

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The Basics Virginia

05/16/2025

Thank You @ the_walters_family, what great example of Exploring through Movment and Play. These engaging interactions are invaluable towards healthy development and later school /life long success!

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04/25/2025

Opportunity to reflect, how relevant to today's education culture?

Education may be the key to solving broader American inequality, but we have to solve educational inequality first. Harvard’s Ronald Ferguson, director of Th...

03/11/2025

01/07/2025

Caregivers play a vital role in fostering healthy attachment and development in young children. When caregivers are attuned, responsive, and consistently meet their child's needs, they help build a foundation of trust and security. But did you know that a caregiver’s own mental health and well-being can impact these relationships?

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01/06/2025

YOU are the best and most interesting toy to an infant, Talk, Sing & Point often.

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12/21/2024

Are you navigating the holiday season with a young child? Consider The Basics Virginia as you plan holiday events and shopping. Chesterfield Public Library provides opportunities to engage in all 5 Basics with your child through story times, interactive activities in the children’s areas, and toys that are available for checkout. You can also find picture books that are related to the Basics by searching for “RVA Basics” or a specific Basic (like “Count, Group, and Compare”) in the library catalog. A library card with Chesterfield Public Library is free! County Public Library The Basics Virginia Children's Museum of Virginia

12/14/2024

Playing peek-a-boo isn’t just a game; it’s a developmental milestone in action! Through play, babies learn critical social skills, build trust, and strengthen their understanding of the world. With each round of peek-a-boo, you’re nurturing their language, emotional, and social development.

12/13/2024