This is one of the few activity books written specifically for infant and toddler caregivers and educators. It addresses the unique needs and responsibilities they have to provide young children with experiences that optimize their early development. This book can be used as text support in early childhood education, human development, infant/toddler, and careers in early childhood courses. More than 80 activities are included, and they all support adults' roles as "responsive caregivers," a buzzword term referring to caregivers who provide high-quality care and address the individual needs of each child in a developmentally appropriate manner. Each activity includes information on primary learning outcomes, materials needed, related books, how to do the activity, modifications and expansion ideas, vocabulary words, and questions to ask and things to say to children. Paperback.