
“Learning is experience. Everything else is just information” - Albert Einstein
Before they even open their eyes, a child is learning from the world around them. Everything is new, and they are taking it all in. In those early moments, a child cannot understand this world, so they take cues and build their understanding of the world from the things that are happening around them. This time in a child’s life is about connection, nurturing a Circle of Security and establishing bonds.
As children grow, they continue to learn through experience. From touching something hot, quickly recoiling and experiencing the sensation of pain, to being unstable on their feet as they cruise between the couch and coffee table to make their first steps, every moment is a chance to learn something new.
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