Throughout January, the babies at BestStart Dey Street enjoyed a nurturing and engaging start to the year in a calm, warm, and welcoming environment. Teachers focused on building trusting, responsive relationships to ensure every baby felt safe, secure, and valued as they settled into daily routines.
Consistent care practices, gentle transitions, and familiar faces supported a smooth start to the year, helping babies feel confident and comfortable in their surroundings. Warm interactions such as cuddles, soothing voices, and one-on-one time supported babies’ emotional wellbeing and sense of belonging.
Teachers were attentive to each baby’s cues, responding with care and sensitivity to support individual needs. These moments of connection fostered strong attachments and promoted positive social and emotional development.
A wide range of sensory experiences was thoughtfully planned throughout the month to support early learning. Babies explored different textures, sounds, colours, and movements through hands-on play, including sensory baskets, soft materials, music, and movement activities.
Physical development was encouraged through tummy time, gentle stretching, crawling opportunities, and soft play equipment. These experiences supported gross motor skills, balance, and coordination, allowing babies to move and explore at their own pace. Music and rhythm activities further enhanced movement and body awareness.
Teachers carefully observed each baby’s interests, strengths, and development, using these observations to guide interactions and learning experiences. Communication was supported through eye contact, smiles, gestures, singing, and early language, helping babies respond to social cues and build early communication skills.
Overall, January was filled with warm moments, gentle learning, and meaningful discoveries, as babies continued to grow and thrive in an environment where wellbeing and individual needs were the priority.