The Basics Virginia

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

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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! 💛

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

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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She almost got me on that last one! 😆❤️ #17monthsold #babyfreezedance #babies #familytime #motherhood #motherdaughter

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

Education gap: The root of inequality 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...

What is the Milestone Tracker?

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

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While newborns are too young to speak, you can create a strong foundation for early and clear speech by fostering their language development: 1. Talk to Them Often: Speak to your baby throughout the day, describing your actions, surroundings, and feelings. Hearing words helps them learn sounds. 2. Respond to Sounds: React to their coos and babbles with enthusiasm to encourage more vocalization. 3. Read to Them: Reading books introduces new words, sounds, and rhythms of speech. 4. Sing Songs: Singing helps babies recognize patterns, tones, and emotions in speech. 5. Use Simple Words: Start with short, clear words, and gradually expand their vocabulary. 6. Maintain Eye Contact: This helps them focus on your facial expressions and lip movements. 7. Limit Screen Time: Interaction with real people is far better than listening to recorded voices. 8. Encourage Imitation: Make fun sounds or repeat their babbles to teach them the give-and-take of communication. Patience is key, as every baby develops at their own pace. Consistent interaction creates a strong language foundation. 😊 #BabyTalkingTips #EarlyLearning #ParentingHacks #BabyDevelopment #SpeechMilestones #BabyBonding #LanguageSkills #NewbornCare #ParentingTips #TalkToYourBaby #newborn #babygirl #babygram #babyinfluencer #newbornlife

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

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.