Baby Play Basics: Supporting Development Through Play

When it comes to pandemic parenting, let this be your mantra: play is all we need. We’ve created this collection of bite-sized on-demand classes to help parents support every area of their baby’s development through play. These meaningful, at-home learning experiences check every developmental box, while enhancing the bond between you and your baby. In each video class, we highlight a specific open-ended toy and explore how different types of play impact your baby’s development. (You’ll never look at a ball or bath toy the same way again!) As you play and learn together, you’ll gain actionable tips and language strategies, a repertoire of engaging songs, and a deeper understanding of your baby’s development. We’ve structured these classes to highlight our top toy picks for Baby’s first year: Play Silks  Balls Soft Blocks Bath Toys You can use your own toys or shop our favorites here! This course is led by Lauren Vien, Education Director and author of our bestselling Guide to Positive Language Strategies. Within 24 hours of purchasing Baby Play Basics, you will receive an email granting you access to the Rose & Rex virtual classroom. We know you’ve got a lot on your plate, so we’ve created an on-demand library that contains everything you need! Simply select a bite-sized video class whenever you have a few minutes to spare. You’ll also have access to our beautifully designed course documents, which highlight the key points of each video class, so there’s no need to stress about song lyrics or play setups. Course materials include: ★ 4 video classes Each class highlights one specific play material and consists of 3 play experience demos + 1 family challenge. ★ 4 beautifully designed PDFs to support video classes Each PDF includes written descriptions of 3 play experiences + 1 family challenge, highlighting one open-ended toy and and how it impacts your baby’s development. ★ 1 video of Songs to Support Language Development This video features active lap songs/rhymes to support language development from the very beginning. ★ 1 PDF of song lyrics This PDF accompanies the Songs to Support Language Development video. Sharing with family members and/or caregivers encourages other special adults to bond with your baby through music. ★ 1 PDF outlining Baby Play Basics by Rose & Rex This PDF outlines our unique approach to developmental play for babies, highlighting the 4 essential components of Baby Play Basics: talking, touching, moving, and connecting.