Infants and Toddlers

Explore what school readiness means for infants and toddlers. Learn how secure relationships with adults supports children’s development and learning.

Use this video to explore the rapid growth and development that occurs in the first three years of life. Explore its influence on later development and learning.

Explore the Early Essentials video series. Learn what Early Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and child care staff can do to support infant and toddler development and learning.

In this webisode, learn more about responsive interactions with infants and toddlers. Discover ways to use everyday routines as opportunities to engage in these interactions.

Find out how music can support infants’ and toddlers’ learning in all domains. Learn how adults can adapt songs to fit children’s age and development.

Watch this video podcast that introduces viewers to using focused observation with infants and toddlers and gives them an opportunity to “try out” some of the techniques discussed.

Watch this video that explains how to observe babies and record what is seen in an objective way that will help staff understand the meaning of the child's behavior.

Learn how self-care and professionalism are important for staff who work with infants, toddlers, and their families.

Use this video to find ways to reflect and deepen practices to create welcoming environments for infants, toddlers, and their families.