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Activity Matrix for Infants and Toddlers

An Activity Matrix is a tool to help educators and caregivers plan, organize, and implement learning opportunities throughout the natural activities, routines, and transitions in an infant’s or toddler’s day.

Presentation Slides (PPT)

Presenter Notes (PDF)

Handouts

Activity Matrix Form (PDF)

Child Vignettes (PDF)

Helpful Resources (PDF)

Individualized Planning: Facilitator Notes (PDF)

Using an Activity Matrix (PDF)

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The Head Start Center for Inclusion was originally developed with funds from Grant #90HC0012 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, and the Office of Child Care. Many of the resources on this site can also be found at www.headstart.gov. This resource may be duplicated for noncommercial uses without permission.