The Complete Resource Book for Infants: Over 700 Experiences for Children from Birth to 18 Months (Complete Resource Series)

The Complete Resource Book for Infants is a collection of experiences and activities that maximize learning and development for children from birth to eighteen months. The ideas are organized by developmental area: language, social-emotional, physical, and cognitive, which are the essential building blocks of infant development. The appendix is chock-full of songs, rhymes, recipes, sign language, recommended books and toys, and family connection resources.This resource includes:More than 700 easy-to-implement experiences and activities.An extensive appendix which includes songs, fingerplays, chants and rhymes, games, recipes for food, recipes for art, and simple directions for teacher-made games and activities.Additional appendix features: Family Communication Tools; American Sign Language Signs; lists of books, CDs, toys, equipment and materials; and a Developmental Checklist.This book explores perception, communication, mobility, self-competence, trust, relationships, and independence, helping the youngest children to become confident, happy, and ready to learn.