Place mirrors where babies can see their own reflection. Talk to them about what they see.
Provide choices of different vegetables and fruit at snack time.
Allow enough space for babies to move, roll, stretch and explore.
Faces in the mirror - In a nursery, a practitioner and a child look at their faces together in a mirror. [transcript]
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Self-confidence and Self-esteem
Have resources including picture books and stories that focus on a range of emotions, such as 'I am happy'.
Making Relationships
At times of transition (such as shift changes) make sure staff greet and say goodbye to babies and their carers. This helps to develop secure and trusting three-way relationships.
Behaviour and Self-control
Share information with parents to create consistency between home and setting so that babies learn about boundaries.
Self-care
Keep toys and comforters in areas that are easy for babies to locate.
Sense of Community
Plan opportunities for talking together in quiet places both indoors and outdoors.
Work with staff, parents and children to promote an anti-discriminatory and anti-bias approach to care and education.
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