What Are We Learning This Week?
Babies need a lot of care when they are first born.
This Week’s Big Questions
How do we take care of babies when they are very tiny?
Fun at Home
Tell your child a story about when they were first born. Where were they born? What was it like? How did you take care of them when you first brought them home from the hospital? Share baby photos or videos with your child.
Show Me! Our Words of the Week
Say It:
Hospital
Explain It:
A hospital is a place where doctors and nurses take care of people when they are sick, hurt, or need medical help. Doctors and nurses help moms deliver their babies at the hospital.
Talk About It:
What do hospitals do to take care of new babies?
Say It:
Diaper
Explain It:
A diaper is underwear for a baby made of soft cloth or paper.
Talk About It:
Why do babies need to wear diapers?
Say It:
Bottle
Explain It:
A bottle is a container with a nipple that babies suck so they can drink.
Talk About It:
What kinds of liquids are healthy for babies to drink from their bottles?