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Original RIE Manual

Daycare Centers

Caregiving needs a balance between adult stimulation and independent exploration by the infant. One is the time spent with the adult who cares for the infant. The other is the time the infant spends alone freely exploring his/her environment. We believe these two areas are interdependent and influence each other. Only a child who receives undivided attention during all routine caregiving activities will be free and interested to explore his/her environment without needing too much intervention.

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Caring For Infants With Respect

Giving the infant time, attention, trust and respect is the foundation of the RIE philosophy. Our goal is an authentic child one who feels secure, autonomous, and competent. Our method, guided by respect for the infant’s competence, is observation. RIE trusts the infant to be an initiator, an explorer and a self-learner. Because of this basic trust, we provide the infant with the minimal help she needs to overcome an impasse and allow the child to enjoy mastery of her own actions.

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