Waddle
9 months – 13 months
Waddle Program
English & Mandarin immersion setting and kindergarten readiness preparation through our play-based curriculum introduces world cultures & traditions through daily explorations.
From 9 months to 13 months, toddlers become increasingly independent yet curious about their environments. They become more mobile, begin to express themselves verbally, and engage in more complex interactions with their environment and caregivers. It is a crucial time for fostering key developmental skills.
Program Details
Language Stimulation
Talk to Your Baby: Even though toddlers are still developing language, it's important to engage in frequent conversations with them. Use simple, clear language and describe objects, actions or emotions — e.g., 'This is an apple,' 'Mommy is here' — which helps babies understand language meaning.
Singing and Storytelling: Singing songs and reading simple picture books will help your baby develop a sense of rhythm and an understanding of the sounds of speech. Rhymes and repetitive language are especially beneficial for language development.
Sensory Play and Exploration
Tactile Play: Introduce different textures and materials like soft stuffed animals, hard blocks, and smooth plastic toys to stimulate your baby's sense of touch. These tactile experiences help them distinguish between stimuli.
Visual Stimulation: Present objects with bright colors and simple shapes to help them pay attention and develop visually. Large picture books or colorful blocks are great tools for visual exploration.
Auditory Play: Expose your baby to various sounds (like music, jingling bells, or animal sounds) to help them begin distinguishing between different sounds. This auditory stimulation is key to developing listening and language skills.
Encouraging Motor Skills
Crawling: Encourage your baby to crawl by placing toys just out of reach to motivate them to move forward. Crawling strengthens their muscles and helps improve their coordination.
Assisted Standing: When your baby can support themselves, let them practice standing with support, which helps develop leg strength and balance.
Grasping and Releasing: Provide toys or objects that allow your baby to practice grasping, holding, and releasing. These activities build fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
