Your Basics Toolkit
The Basics Tasmania Toolkit contains tools and resources for sharing The Basics. Inspire and support parents, caregivers, and other allies.
The Basics, an introduction
Discover how The Basics can help.
Maximise Love, Manage Stress
Babies and toddlers thrive when their world feels loving, safe and predictable. Responding with smiles, words and touch helps them see, hear and feel your love. This helps them develop a sense of security and control.
Talk, Sing, and Point
Babies learn language from the moment they are born. Being responsive to their sounds and later their words help develop language. Connect with eye contact and a loving tone of voice while pointing to help them know what you are talking about.
Count, Group, and Compare
Every child’s brain is wired for maths. Make talking about numbers, shapes, patterns and comparisons a focus of your time together and watch your child learn to love maths.
Explore Through Movement and Play
Babies are like scientists who love making discoveries. Watch to see what interests a child, then encourage curiosity and help them learn.
Read and Discuss Stories
Reading turns babies into confident thinkers. Make books a regular part of your relationship from the very beginning. With infants, point at the pictures and speak with excitement.
