GOAL I TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SAFE‚ HEALTHY‚ LEARNING ENVIRONMENT My goal for the area of SAFE is to provide a safe environment for the children. To meet this goal I check to make sure all toys are working properly‚ and not broken. After each day all of the toys are cleaned and sanitized. I teach them about strangers and how bad it is to talk to people we don’t know. I check the playground to make sure that everything is working and there is nothing sticking out that could
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Summary for Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale Report (ITERS-R) I observed and evaluated the toddler class that composed of eight (8) children varying from 1-2 years of age. There were 2 teachers in the class. Space and Furnishing: There was no good ventilation‚ The glass windows are fixed permanently so ventilation can not be controlled through windows. There was door to outside going to play yard but it can not count as ventilation
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INFANT/TODDLER OBSERVATION CHECKLIST This instrument focuses on the direct observation of adult behaviors/environmental arrangements specific to supporting the social emotional development of infants and toddlers. Items are scored using the following 4-point scale: 1. Exemplary (4) a. Observed consistently across the observation time b. Observed consistently across children in the classroom c. Practice is of high quality throughout the observation
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Within this paper 6 scholarly research articles focusing on infant and/or toddler development will be discussed. These articles will cover physical‚ cognitive‚ and social or psychosocial development. A 30 minute observation of a 1month old (Willow) and a 13month old (Emmett) will be conversed‚ with particular focus on physical development including body shape and motor skills‚ cognitive development‚ and social development. The information obtained in the observations will be compared to the information
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In this term paper I will explore infant and toddler curriculum. I will discuss: the developmental themes in infancy‚ infant toddler curriculum‚ and the differences between preschool curriculum and appropriate infant toddler curriculum. In conclusion I will share some of my personal feelings about infant and toddler curriculum‚ including the challenges and rewards. Developmental Themes of Infancy ‘The behaviors and abilities that develop during each stage are influenced by the theme that consumes
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responsible for their own belongings. This is a time in life where children are used to their parents doing everything for them and my job is to widen that gap so they feel good about doing things for themselves. For my children with special needs these goals do not change‚ although they may need a little more encouragement and time. Cognitive To promote cognitive development‚ I will provide activities and materials to develop children’s curiosity‚ problem solving and reasoning skills. I will provide
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senses‚ they aid in the gathering of information from the outside world‚ infants and toddlers use all of their available senses‚ smell‚ touch‚ taste‚ hearing and vision‚ the textbook “Infants Toddlers and caregivers”‚ even suggests the possibility of unknown senses used‚ maybe even up to twenty! (116). Consider the apparent and active role senses impose on a young child when it comes to their development and learning. Infants begin with the ability to only see a few inches from their face‚ they can
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of Infants and Toddlers Jimmy Thomason PSY 104 Instructor Rebecca Wilson February 21‚ 2011 Nutrition is an integral part of life from birth to death. The nutrition needs of infants and toddlers are a cornerstone for the rest of the growth and strengthening of their bodies and minds. There are specific ways that we can ensure the maximum possible benefits during this period of growth. By focusing on what is most beneficial‚ and knowing what items need to be avoided‚ we can give infants and
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Competency Goal Six To maintain a commitment to professionalism I will introduce daily opportunities for the children within the classroom to explore their surrounding world through play‚ examination‚ art and science activities and much more. The children will be encouraged to explore each center within the classroom; these centers will be set up based upon the theme of the week. There will be an art‚ library‚ block area‚ home living‚ manipulative and science/sensory center within the classroom
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intellectual needs. There are numerous ways to encourage this type of development. I offer a variety of activities that promote the advancement of the physical and intellectual competence of the children in my care. The following are a few examples: INFANTS: I often play "This Little Piggy" with them. This simple game helps them to develop muscle groups‚ a sense of movement and rhythm and encourages interaction with their caregiver. I ensure that they have the opportunity to explore their environment
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