The Basics Vermont
A strategy to support vibrant learning and brain development among children from birth to age five.
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The Basics Principles are five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life.
Warm and responsive parenting lays the foundation for healthy social, emotional and cognitive development.
Talking, singing and pointing support oral language development and later reading ability.
Everyday activities focused on amounts and categories promote early math and reasoning skills.
Movement and play build strong bodies and active imaginations.
From infancy, frequent and interactive book reading is associated with cognitive and language development.
The Science Behind The Basics
Discover how the core principles of The Basics are grounded in neuroscience and psychology to shape stronger parent-child relationships. This evidence-based report unpacks the science behind everyday interactions that build healthy brain development in infants and toddlers.
