Birth - 3 years
Birth to three years of age is a period of rapid brain growth.
Knowing what to expect for your child in this age range helps you to support and encourage their growth and development.
These years are important for establishing your child’s language and social skills, thinking ability, and physical and emotional health.
Read the developmental domains: Birth to 3 years PDF (564.0 KB).
Additional resources and ideas
- Playing and Learning PDF (555.0 KB)
- Kids Learn Everywhere PDF (559.4 KB)
- Learning Literacy with Family PDF (1.7 MB)
- Learning Numeracy with Family PDF (1.8 MB)
- Learning with Family Big Book PDF (3.2 MB)
- Healthy Kids PDF (466.7 KB)
- Healthy Foods for Kids PDF (506.2 KB)
- Healthy Homes PDF (512.2 KB)
- Keeping Kids Safe PDF (508.6 KB)
- Clean Hands PDF (876.1 KB)
- Bush Medicine Soap PDF (716.7 KB)
- Learning Together Activity Placemat – Birth - 3years PDF (351.9 KB)
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