Summary of Week 2
- Babies and toddlers need stimulating environments and supportive adults to help them develop.
- Learning theories can help us understand how babies and toddlers develop their thinking and understanding.
- Movement and physical activity is essential for all aspects of a baby’s development.
- Babies and toddlers need opportunities to learn from making mistakes and having accidents.
- Practitioners need to support babies and toddlers to engage in risky play by providing managed situations where they can explore.
Something to think about this week
How do you facilitate age-appropriate opportunities for risk and movement in your space?
You can now go to Week 3.