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Have cardboard, plastic, and cloth picture books that show different shapes and
sizes. Look for books in the children’s section of the public library.
Cut colorful sponges into circles, squares, and triangles for your infant to play with
in the bathtub.
Look for a floor gym with colorful shapes that hang down for your infant to look
at and swipe.
Have a selection of puzzles with a few large pieces that have their own space in the
base of the puzzle. These are called “inset puzzles.” Choose puzzles with knobs.
If necessary, glue corks or empty thread spools on each piece to help your child
develop small muscle skills.
Have blocks of different sizes and colors. Soft, cloth blocks are good for infants.
Make your own “hollow” blocks by covering shoe boxes and other cartons with
construction or contact paper.
The infancy stage is a time for exploration. Do not try to “teach” shapes, sizes,
colors, or numbers. Instead, provide plenty of hands-on experiences for your baby
to experiment and explore.
Look for children’s books, puzzles, floor gyms, and blocks at garage sales.
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