Science shows that 80% of brain growth happens by the age of three! Beginning from birth, young brains develop like little muscles, getting bigger and stronger the more you and your family interact with your child. The Basics Principles are five fun, simple, and powerful ways to help all our children aged 0-3 grow to be happy and smart. You can learn more about the basics on their website or through the informational documents included below.

What are the Basics Principles?
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The Basics - Tip Sheet
"The Basics" - Consejos
"The Basics" - "Konsey"
"The Basics" - Dicas

The Basics: Books For Little Ones Stories

Multi-Lingual Maps - Find your way to Healthy Living in Somerville

Birth to 9 Months

Birth-9 Months - Small Steps to Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds
Pequeños Pasos para Cuerpos Saludables Mentes Saludables Recién Nacidos hasta los 9 meses
Pequenos Passos em Busca de Corpos Saudáveis e Mentes Saudáveis Do Nascimento aos 9 meses
Ti pa ti pa Pou kò ki a ansante Lespri ki a ansante Nesans rive 9 mwa

9 Months to 3 Years

9 Months to Three Years - Small Steps to Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds
Pequeños Pasos para Cuerpos Saludables Mentes Saludables De 9 meses a 3 años
Pequenos Passos em Busca de Corpos Saudáveis e Mentes Saudáveis 9 meses aos 3 anos
Ti pa ti pa Pou kò ki ansante Lespri ki ansante 9 mwa rive 3 zan

3 to 5 Years

Three to Five - Small Steps to Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds
Pequeños Pasos para Cuerpos Saludables Mentes Saludables De 3 a 5 años
Pequenos Passos em Busca de Corpos Saudáveis e Mentes Saudáveis 3 aos 5 anos
Ti pa ti pa Pou kò ki a ansante Lespri ki a ansante 3 zan rive 5 zan