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Activities with Your Two to Four-month-old

Jan 31, 2022

Babies become more aware of their surroundings at this age than in the newborn stage. While they may not play with many toys, they discover that they can grab things with their hands, study faces, and learn how their parents speak to them.

Here are some activities to perform with your baby:

 

  • Place a rattle in their hands and help them hold it for 15 seconds.
  • Hold your baby facing you and allow them to locate your eyes and mouth.
  • Talk to your baby. They will focus on your mouth as you speak.
  • Place baby in front of a mirror and see how they learn their facial features.
  • Play peek a boo very gently and quietly while on your lap or in tummy time.
  • Place a pacifier in their hand and help them bring it to their mouth
  • Sing songs to help with listening and learning language
  • Wiggle a toy. Lay the child on their back on a safe surface and wave a toy in front of them to learn visual tracking and visual learning
  • Turn on some music! Hold your baby close, supporting their head, and dance with them. This helps emotional development, bonding, and listening skills
  • Message. In a warm and quiet room, undress baby down to their diaper on a safe surface. Gently but firmly massage their legs and arms for skin-on-skin contact. This teaches body awareness and creates bonding
  • Read together. Place baby in your lap. Use picture books or storybooks with bright colors and read along. This builds concentration and develops language skills, and helps practice vocabulary and speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I get stuck in heavy traffic and arrive after 6 PM?

We stay open until 7 PM to help with unexpected traffic delays. You don’t have to worry or rush, because our staff, safety measures, and fun late-afternoon activities are in place until closing time.

Does Sparkles! Crystal City offer part-time or flexible scheduling for hybrid workers?

Yes, we have flexible scheduling that works with hybrid jobs and changing shifts. Parents can work with our team to set up care for certain days or create a schedule that fits both office and work-from-home days.

Are meals included during extended early morning and late afternoon hours?

Your tuition covers healthy meals and snacks, making mornings easier for you. Kids who come early or stay late get nutritious food, so you don’t have to pack extra meals each day.

How does Sparkles! maintain safety and security throughout the extended day?

We keep your child safe with secure entry, strict sign-in, background-checked staff, and live video streaming for parents. Our safety standards are the same from 6:30 AM to 7 PM every day. Our teachers also maintain contact through an app with parents throughout the day to keep them updated.

What curriculum is offered for toddlers and Pre-K students during the day?

We use the Creative Curriculum in our classrooms, which is play-based and helps children build skills in reading, math, social-emotional growth, and science. Activities are designed for each age group, from infants to Pre-K.