Nurturing Early Skills Through Everyday Experiences
Independence, perseverance, responsibility, and curiosity are some of the most meaningful skills we can help children build from an early age. These skills grow when children observe the world around them, engage with thoughtful materials, and, most importantly, learn through hands-on experiences.
Lillio Learning for Infant & Toddler Classrooms supports this development with the All About Me Cards, included in every bimonthly curriculum kit. These real-image cards invite children to explore peers performing familiar tasks and activities connected to each theme. As a social-emotional learning tool, the cards encourage conversations abouthelping, feelings, body awareness, and trying new foods—laying a foundation for confident self-expression.
Why Use All About Me Cards in Your Classroom?
Real photos help infants and toddlers make meaningful connections. When children see relatable images, they can more easily understand what is happening on the card and relate it to their own daily routines. The All About Me Cards are intentionally designed with diverse representation, showcasing a range of abilities, cultures, and physical characteristics. This opens natural opportunities to talk about inclusion, equality, and the beauty of our differences.
Cues for Including the All About Me Cards Into Your Daily Routine
1. Create a dedicated learning space.
Designate an area where the cards are displayed at child level. Pair them with simple props so children can practice what they see in the images. Refresh the cards throughout the year to align with each curriculum theme.
2. Build children's vocabulary.
Use the card's description as a starting point—"I feel healthy," for example. Emphasize the feeling, point out visual cues in the photo, and invite children to notice details. As they grow in understanding, expand the language with new words or richer descriptions to support expressive language development.
3. Share learning with families.
Feature the cards in your family newsletter or other communication sent home. This helps caregivers understand the value of early social-emotional learning and provides ideas for reinforcing these skills beyond the classroom.