Approaches to learning

Initiative
birth -18mos
You should take your baby to different places  that will allow her to experience new places.Your baby should be exposed to different adults that will give her the opportunity to interact with different people.
Your baby should begin to show interest in self-help skills ,eg  help to take his shirt off,want to clean up a spill . You should give your baby the chance to do these things. This is the root of  independence and self-esteem.Take your child to play with other children also this will practice her to share with children outside the family.
18mos-36mos
When given a new item your child will explore it for a while. our child should be observing when a new item is in the home and will explore it on his own.He should  want to dress himself. At times parents are always in a rush and neglect the initiatives that infants and toddlers are making. Children need time to practice with repetition and guidance.Please get up on time this way you can give the baby a chance  to help with out you rushing.
36-60mos
At this stage your toddler should be asking others to join her in play. She needs practice with that because if you did not give her the language  she will not be able to. Your child should be able to express her needs clearly.
Each child develops  at a different pace however,children must be given the opportunity to  take the initiative.
Have you  observed your baby taking initiatives?