Nursery 1
Language and Brain Development in the First Year
During the first year of life, infants experience rapid growth—both physically and mentally. As they learn to roll, sit, and crawl, their brains are forming important neural connections that support language, communication, and social development.
Talking, singing, and especially reading to babies from the earliest months plays a key role in their development. Even before they understand words, they benefit from hearing language, which:
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Builds listening and attention skills
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Introduces the rhythm and patterns of speech
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Lays the groundwork for future vocabulary and communication
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Strengthens the emotional bond between caregiver and child
In addition to spoken language, using simple sign language can help babies express their needs before they can speak. Common early signs include:
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“More”
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“Milk”
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“All done”
These simple gestures reduce frustration, promote interaction, and support early emotional development. Together, these early language experiences—spoken and signed—foster strong cognitive growth during this critical stage.
Nursery 1: A Gentle Start
Nursery 1 Overview
Designed for ages birth to 1 year, Nursery 1 nurtures curiosity and supports healthy development through gentle exploration and play.
What’s Included
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Sustainable & Reusable Materials
Non-consumable items built to last—eco-friendly and perfect for growing families. -
Gentle Learning Approach
Calm, age-appropriate activities that engage without overwhelming.
Why Choose Nursery 1?
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Thoughtfully designed for early development
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Encourages a lifelong love of learning
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Supports mindful parenting with durable materials
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Ideal for families who value quality and sustainability
Nursery 1- Curriculum Package
This includes everything in the Nursery 1 curriculum package. You may choose to be billed monthly for the $15 per month tuition from August through May or click the button marked Full Year of Tuition to pay all the tuition in one payment.
$160.00
Nursery 1 – Full Year of Tuition
$160.00
My First Bible
This is a wonderfully interconnected, illustrated, children’s Bible. Retold within its pages are 16 Old Testament stories and 23 New Testament stories, beautifully illustrated on every page. These brief stories are captured with short, kid-friendly sentences.
Bright & Ready – Baby
These quick and creative learning activities will have parent and baby giggling anytime, anywhere! The activities are printed on a set of 52 tote-able, sturdy, colorful wipe-clean cards that feature a multitude of interactive ideas to enhance:
- Intellectual development
- Coordination and motor skills
- Language and listening skills
- Color and shape recognition
- Self-esteem
Sign About Meal Time (Sign About Board Book)
Research supports teaching sign language to children as young as 7 months old to simultaneously aid them in communicating and developing verbal language. The book teaches 4 American Sign Language (ASL) signs per page using gentle water-color pictures of toddlers signing the words. Directional arrows are shown as needed.
My First Signs (Baby Signing Board Book)
Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching sign language to children from as young as seven months we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. This first signing guide for hearing and deaf children contains over forty key signs.
Fuzzy Yellow Ducklings: Fold-Out Fun With Textures, Colors, Shapes, Animals
This charming introduction to colors, shapes, and animals has been delighting children all over the world for ten years! There is a surprise on every peek-a-boo page, where textured shapes magically turn into colorful creatures perfect for toddler’s touching.
My Very First Book of Shapes Board Book
This clever little book features pages which are cut in half horizontally. Match the illustration in the bottom panel to the shape and its name in the top panel. Features cute illustrations for Eric Carle.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Board Book
A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck– all parade across the pages of this delightful classic children’s book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle’s flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin’s singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Book
Featuring interactive die-cut pages, this board book edition is the perfect size for little hands and great for teaching counting and days of the week.
Very Busy Spider
Now one of Eric Carle’s most popular books is a lift-the-flap book! The horse wants to go for a ride, the cow wants to eat some grass, and the sheep wants to run in the meadowbut where is the very busy spider? You’ll have to lift the flap to find out!
Guess How Much I Love You Board Book
Want to keep those Nutbrown Hares close at hand? Reach for this padded board-book edition of the beloved story. Very young children will love holding on to this touchable, clutch-able book created just for them in a soft and sturdy format–ready to hop from stroller to story time, from bedtime to anytime.
Goodnight Moon Board Book
This story which has beautifully lulled children to sleep for over 60 years has been reprinted in a wonderful board book format with the anniversary seal on the cover. The original text and pictures remain exactly the same, ready for another 60 years of being everyone’s favorite bedtime story.
Big Red Barn
A gentle, rhythmic story by Margaret Wise Brown about a day on the farm, where animals play, rest, and live peacefully by the big red barn. Felicia Bond’s warm illustrations bring the barnyard to life with roosters, cows, horses, goats, and a curious pink piglet.
Baby Animals (Indestructibles)
Baby loves the bath—just like baby elephant! Baby loves to eat—just like baby monkey and chipmunk! Baby loves to make noise—just like baby bird, pig, and hippo!
Indestructibles are baby-proof books made for little hands and mouths:
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Rip-proof and waterproof
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Bright pictures encourage early learning
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Lightweight and safe for travel and play
Blissful Ball
A colorful, flexible first ball designed for little hands. Made of soft, textured bands with high-contrast black and white ribbons, it’s easy to grasp, squeeze, and teethe. The center rattle ball moves freely, creating gentle sounds with every shake and roll.
Perfect for sensory play, the Blissful Ball encourages visual tracking, motor development, and early cause-and-effect learning.
Baby Paper – Black/White Stripe
Baby paper is made from fabric, safe to chew on, and even still has that satisfying crunch. This piece of baby paper features simple black and white stripes. Measures 6” x 6”.
Earthworm – Green
This cute, twisty wooden toy is perfect for little hands. With 9 linked pieces and a smiley face, it’s great for quiet, on-the-go fun. Helps develop coordination and motor skills. Approx. 8.5″ long.
Rolio Toy
Little ones will be captivated by this toy as they can shake it or roll it on the ground for continuous enjoyment. A great sensory toy, the Rolio features a small and compact size and is perfect for very young ages. Measures 4.25” x 2.5” x 2.5”.
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Address
3706 W. 7th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
ktaylor@charitychristianacademy.org
Phone
(620)-662-4916