physical sensations-sight‚ sounds‚ smells‚ touch‚ and taste-help the infant survive and grow to meet his or her potential. This "somatosensory" bath from a loving caregiver-the rocking‚ hugs‚ coos‚ and smiles-is transformed by the infant’s sensory systems into patterned neuronal activity that controls the development of the brain in positive ways. It is in this dependent relationship between the primary caregivers and the infant that the new form of attachment grows. This attachment the emotional
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Competency Goal 1 Functional Area 1: Safe. Candidate provides a safe environment to prevent and reduce injuries. To establish and maintain a safe‚ healthy learning environment my number one goal is to keep my children safe while they are in my care. I always make sure that I am aware of all the children in my room. I make sure that all plug outlets covered with protectors. All toys are age appropriate for my children. I practice the fire‚ tornado‚ and earthquake drill once a month with my children
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Competency Goal 6 To maintain a commitment to professionalism in childcare you should set a goal for yourself. My goal in my classroom is to set a standard of excellence with in my facility and to commit myself to the growth and development of each child in offering a positive‚ kind‚ loving‚ and safe atmosphere. I have respect‚ not only for myself but‚ for my center‚ each child‚ and their families. I keep all parental information shared with me confidential. I also uphold all health and safety
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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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Competency Goal II To advance physical development and intellectual competence Functional Area: Physical In our program‚ we have many opportunities throughout our day to promote physical development. Some of the ways we do this are: * At recess‚ students have access to playground equipment. ( We have special equipment for 3 year olds) They climb‚ slide‚ run‚ jump‚ skip‚ gallop‚ balance‚ etc... * At recess‚ our students like to play games such as Tag‚ Follow the Leader or Hide and Seek
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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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CDA Goal 2 - Competency Statement. I believe toddlers are very curious and want to explore the world around them. They are always excited to move their body parts like hand‚ legs‚ eyes etc. to explore and discover things around their environment. At this stage they are also beginning to refine their small muscle to control and develop their eye and hand coordination. At young age the children’s appreciate growth in their physical abilities. A toddler enjoys rolling a ball back and forth with their
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understand children‚ you need to assess all children including infants and toddlers. But there are challenges with infants and toddlers because you can’t do a one-on-one traditional assessment like you could with older children. They have short attention spans‚ they have limited language skills‚ so you are not sure what they are feeling or asking. The teacher must figure out what is going on. Despite the challenges assessment of infants and toddlers‚ itis very important and beneficial to assess them. The
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Dawnetta Tipton Infant and Toddler Development 10/18/2012 Fall Semester 6:00pm – 9:05pm Infant Toddler Observations Karen Eaton Dawnetta Tipton OBSERVATION ASSIGNMENT Name: Dawnetta Tipton Date: 10/2/2012 Time: 5:00pm Age of child: 9 months old This observation took place in the child’s grandmother home. Her name is Laila and she is a 9 months old and she is a bright little girl with pretty black hair and she had 3 ponytails with hair bows and barrettes. I was invited over
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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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