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The Basics Principles

The Basics Principles combine scientific rigor with broad coverage of key domains of early childhood development. They are simple enough to commit to memory for regular use.

Maximize Love, Manage Stress

Warm and responsive parenting lays the foundation for healthy social, emotional and cognitive development.

Count, Group, Compare

Everyday activities focused on amounts and categories promote early math and reasoning skills.

Talk, Sing, Point

Talking, singing, pointing support oral language development and later reading ability.

Explore through Movement and Play

Movement and play build strong bodies and active imaginations.

Read and Discuss Stories

From infancy, frequent and interactive book reading is associated with cognitive and language development

Our Mission

The BASICS Indian River County empowers local organizations through resource sharing and events. We promote partnerships while providing useful workshops and information designed to engage the community in meaningful ways.