The children will be given the opportunity to take responsibility, make decisions, solve their own conflicts, and within reasonable limits to experience the natural consequences of their own actions.
- To introduce the infants to new experiences through song, stories, play and hands on experiences
- To recognize their name in verbal communication
- To help children begin to develop their fine motor and gross motor skills
- To feed themselves: beginning with their hands and advancing to use of a spoon
- To develop a beginning interest in books and songs
- To address the individual developmental needs of each child
- To have a positive atmosphere for growth and development
- To encourage each infant to grow in his or her ability to cope with new situations.
- To stimulate each infant in the individual areas that are necessary for proper growth and development
- To keep parents informed of growth and change in each infant
- To have fun