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(The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, N.D, pg. 2) In this section of the article, the author states babies between 8 months and 12 months enjoy toys that thy can shake and they make a noise in return. I like rattles like these because they aren't really plastic and the child can see the bell that's making this noise. This supports cognitive development.

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(The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, N.D, pg. 2) This article notes that children around the age of 4 months like to follows things with their eyes and attempt to reach up to them. Normally this would make one think of a mobile, but I think safe children's chimes are much more intriguing for the child.

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From previous classes I had learned Magda Gerber had high esteem for these. Young children can do a lot more than we assume they can.

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A Montessori concept. I had seen many in the CDC and thought they were excellent.

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A comfortable space to nap, with very little distractions/toys.

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These blocks are called Tumi Ishi blocks. I found something similar to them in the CDC and the infants seemed just as entranced with the blocks as i was.

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A table where infants can sit and safely eat in a group. Preferably without multiple high chairs next to each other. An actual table with infant-friendly chairs. I think group eating is healthy for social-emotional development.

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(Guyton, N.D, pg. 3) This article states how important fabric is for children of all ages. Even infants. One example the article uses is with an 8 month old. She covers her doll with a piece of the fabric and then asks where her dolly is. Eventually revealing that the dolly was under the fabric. Fabric supports cognitive development as well.

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(Guyton, N.D, pg. 4) This sections of the article explains how puzzles, much like the one below, supports cognitive development and gross motor skills. Puzzles like these are also used in Montessori teachings.

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(Guyton, N.D, pg.5 ) Children's books, like the one below, support language development and also builds a bond between child and caregiver.