Learning through play

The Infant-Toddler KDI “Cognitive Development” focuses on how young children learn to think, explore, solve problems, and understand how things work. It includes skills like cause-and-effect, memory, curiosity, and early problem-solving through hands-on play.

Suggested classroom materials...

  • Simple puzzles
  • Shape sorters
  • Stacking toys (cups, rings, blocks)
  • Cause-and-effect toys (pop-up toys, buttons, busy boards)
  • Sorting toys (by color, shape, or size)
  • Nesting cups or bowls
  • Sensory bins with different objects
  • Matching games (simple picture matches)
  • Blocks for building and problem-solving
  • Exploration baskets with safe household items

Cognitive Development Lesson Plans

Peek-A-Boo

Sorting Fun

Copy Me!