Field Assignment Report

Introduction For my field assignment I attended a program called Babies, Books and Bubbles, at my local public library in Shrewsbury, Ma. The library is located on 609 Main Street Shrewsbury, MA 01545 and the program is available to the public for caregivers/parents and their babies whose ages can range from birth to two years old. The program had one female main speaker named Sharon Martin, who is the head of the children’s department at the library. The program was free, but required you to obtain “tokens” from the Children’s Program Front Desk to gain admission to the program. These “tokens” were a form of registration the library uses to make sure they did not overbook the program. They became available at 10 am on the day of the program,
Parent 1: I thought it would be enjoyable for both my child and me as a time to get to know other parents and make friends Parent 2: I’m don’t know a lot of people in Shrewsbury so I thought it would be a good opportunity to meet other parents. I also wanted more one on one time with my youngest so this is our scheduled special time.
Question 3. Parent 1: My daughter interacts with the other children so I think she is learning important social skills with peers she cant get at home since she is an only child. Also being exposed to reading in a fun setting gets her excited when I read to her at home. Parent 2: I’ve noticed my son has a better time sleeping at night after the program. It also has enhanced his participation when I read to him at home. He is very interactive and attentive.
Question 4. Parent 1: I’ve had quality time with my daughter, which definitely strengthens our relationship. I also am able to see my friends who bring their children so I can catch up and visit. Parent 2: I’ve made some new friends from the program. Our children don’t hang out outside of class but I meet up with them to do things, which is nice since I left a lot of my friends when we moved.
Question 5. Parent 1: Definitely recommend the program to parents and caregivers Parent 2: Yes I
The theory describes five systems called the micro system, the mesosystem, the exosystem, the macro system, and the chronosystem. The micro system is the daily activities and interactions in your environment like your family, friends, neighbors, teachers and anyone who you have direct contact with. The program is an example of a micro system because a child has direct contact with a caregiver, friends and the instructor of the program. The program happens every Wednesday, so consistent attendance creates a pattern of daily activities for the child that can affect a child’s behavior. The Program also relates to the mesosystem. The mesosystem is the pattern of relationships in the child’s life interacting with one another. The program combines the parent/caregiver relationship at home and the instructor/friend relationship at the library. The two interact with each other that can influence the child’s behavior. (Brook, 2013 p.