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What are The Basics?
Maximize Love, Manage Stress
Talk, Sing, & Point
Count, Group, & Compare
Explore Through Movement & Play
Read & Discuss Stories
The Basics Overview
Science shows that 80% of brain growth happens by the age of three! Beginning from birth, young brains develop like little muscles, getting bigger and stronger the more you and your family interact with your child.
The Basics Principles are five fun, simple, and powerful ways to help all our children aged 0-3 grow to be happy and smart.
ANNOUNCING THE “Do The Basics” Instagram Challenge!
Post a Picture,
Build a movement
The Basics Southcoast is excited to announce the launch of the “Do The Basics” Instagram challenge! Starting this summer, caregivers across the South Coast are challenged to post fun, engaging, and adorable photos of their infants and toddlers doing The Basics. Every month, top posts will be voted upon to win a prize from one of our sponsors! Click below to learn more.
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Maximize Love,
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Babies and toddlers thrive when their world feels loving, safe, and predictable. Respond with smiles, words, and touch to help them see, hear, and feel your love. You will help them develop a sense of security and self-control.
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Maximize Love,
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Babies and toddlers thrive when their world feels loving, safe, and predictable. Respond with smiles, words, and touch to help them see, hear, and feel your love. You will help them develop a sense of security and self-control.
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Talk, Sing, & Point |
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Babies learn language from the moment they are born. Respond to their sounds, and later, their words. Connect with eye contact and a loving tone of voice, while pointing to help them know what you are talking about.
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Count, Group, & Compare |
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Every child’s brain is wired for math. Talk about numbers, shapes, patterns, and comparisons as you go about your routines together. Watch your child learn to love math.
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Count, Group, & Compare |
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Every child’s brain is wired for math. Talk about numbers, shapes, patterns, and comparisons as you go about your routines together. Watch your child learn to love math.
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Explore Through Movement & Play |
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Babies are like scientists who love making discoveries. Watch to see what interests your child, then encourage their curiosity and help them learn when they play and explore.
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Read & Discuss Stories |
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Reading turns kids into confident thinkers. Make books a regular part of your relationship from the very beginning. With infants, point at the pictures and speak with excitement. With toddlers, just make it fun.
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Read & Discuss Stories |
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Reading turns kids into confident thinkers. Make books a regular part of your relationship from the very beginning. With infants, point at the pictures and speak with excitement. With toddlers, just make it fun.
Southcoast Health:
The Basics Southcoast Lead Partner
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Heatlhcare systems are a primary touchpoint in the lives of families with young children. As a lead partner, Southcoast Health is a critical asset in the socioecological saturation of The Basics Southcoast across the region.
HEED is a collaborative network comprising diverse stakeholders committed to providing every child with the best start in life, ensuring they enter kindergarten prepared to achieve their maximum potential.
