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Babies are beginning to learn that they are separate from adults and to explore
the question “Who am I?” They need adults to respond to them in positive
ways so they can feel good about who they are and who they can become.
Celebrate the infants’ new skills. When you write name tags or take a photograph
in the above activities, be sure to let the baby know she has done
something special! Let her hear the excitement in your voice when you say
“You crawled to get the stuffed turtle, Maria Elena!”
Infants look to adults for approval and reassurance. Smiles, claps, and words
of support help them feel positive about their accomplishments.
Encourage the infants for trying to do things. “Aidan, you tried to put the
ball in the bucket. Can you try again?” Infants need to try many times before
mastering a new skill. When you see them getting frustrated with a task, break
it down into smaller steps so they can be successful one step at a time.
Help parents understand that the process of trying is as important as
succeeding at a task.
Encourage your infants to “stretch” their abilities. When they have mastered
a skill, encourage them to try something a little more difficult.
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