Children’s course of development is significantly facilitated by appropriate, affective relationships with consistent caregivers as they relate to children through play.

Direct tactile experiences such as handling and manipulating objects or materials in the real world fulfills several important goals of early childhood learning.

Caregivers can use objects such as a wind-up toy, a favourite snack in a jar, a bubble blower or a balloon to elicit communication wih children about the challenges and temptations that might require adult assistance.