Brain Cells

they will ever have.

80% of your child’s brain is developed by age 3.

This is more development than any other time in their life.

90% of your child’s brain is developed by age 5.

The foundation for lifelong health, learning and success is set before they ever enter kindergarten.

There are two trajectories for children.

Those who receive high-quality early learning are more likely to become productive members of society.

Those who do not receive high-quality early learning will not begin school ready to succeed and this pattern can be repeated throughout their lives.

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Offer Interesting Objects To Touch

Bring objects close to your baby so they can touch them and learn how they feel. Build their vocabulary and enhance their playtime experiences by talking to your baby about the objects. This encourages curiosity and helps your baby become a problem solver.

Share Books Together

Read to your baby every day! Encourage your baby to look at the pictures and hold the book. Read the words aloud and talk about what you see in the pictures. Enjoy the same books with your baby time and time again!

Make Every Day Routines Playful

Your attention is always better than a screen. Interaction builds connection with your baby. Simple things like singing, dancing with your baby in your arms, or telling your baby about the world around them will have a lasting positive impact.

Place Your Baby So They Can Kick Or Hit A Mobile Or Rattle

Over time, your baby will learn that kicking the mobile will make it swing and hitting the rattle will create a sound. This helps them understand cause-and-effect.

SHOW YOUR BABY OBJECTS OF VARIOUS COLORS, SHAPES, & SIZES

You will see that as you move an interesting object slowly from side to side, your baby will follow it with their eyes. This is called tracking and is one of the first ways that your baby explores the world while building their visual skills.