COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN INFANCY AND TODDLERHOOD The Sensorimotor Stage Piaget based the sensorimotor stage on his observations of his own children The Circular Reaction: a. Circular reactions are the means by which infants explore the environment and build schemes by trying to repeat chance events caused by their own motor activity. b. These reactions are first centered on the infant’s own body. Subsequently‚ they change to manipulating objects and then to producing novel effects in the environment
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through ages 12‚ By Celia Decker. children/ toddlers are between ages of one and three years old. As toddlers develop physically their body start to mature. All the others don’t grow as quickly as infants they go through many important physical changes. Toddlers grow at different rates. Toddler go through certain stages such as‚ the physical development intellectual development‚ and social emotional development‚ and there are certain ways to care for toddlers. Most time is the game to walk without
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Infants learn best through everyday experiences and interactions with familiar people in familiar contexts. What this means is that‚ each child benefits from learning but when they have a familiar face to to interact with and learn around they are going to open up more than they would with a complete stranger. Having a bond with an individual will allow the infant and toddler to trust who they are around and with that allowing them to put their wall down to learn more. When thinking in these terms
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Competency Goal #-To establish and maintain a safe‚ healthy‚ learning environment. Functional Area #1 – Safe - In order to help provide an environment which is safe for the children in my care‚ As a teacher I will do the following to prevent and reduce injuries: I will keep all cleaning supplies and chemicals locked up and out of the children’s reach at all times to avoid any poisoning or other injuries. I am certified in First Aid‚ CPR and AED use which gives me the knowledge to handle any
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To maintain a safe environment for toddlers can be quite a challenge. They think they can do most anything at this age. I make sure that their toys are developmentally appropriate and encourage their curiosity. AdChoices | | Toddlers require constant supervision to ensure complete safety. To maintain a healthy environment‚ as with all ages‚ I make sure the area is sanitized daily. I assist them with washing their hands before and after each meal‚ after playing outside and after using
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Competency Goal IV To establish positive and productive relationships with families As an early childhood professional‚ I support the fact that students‚ whose parents and/or families are involved in their education‚ are more successful not only in school but in life. I always try to encourage families to be a part of their child’s education. I make sure to let families know about my open door policy where they can come into the classroom and stay for a short period of time
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COMPETENCY GOAL I TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SAFE‚ HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. A Safe Environment In order for children to feel safe away from home they need a safe environment where they can learn and play comfortably. I am always alert and continuously observe the children at all times. Children must never be left unsupervised. In the class‚ safety precautions such as checking all tables and chairs for damage and sharp edges is done weekly. All electrical outlets that are not being used
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Competency Goal Six – Class Eleven To maintain a commitment to professionalism dedication is the key to success. I dedicate myself to my job by going online to research what I will put in my lesson plans such as arts & crafts‚ songs and sensory projects. Most of the time I bring work home with me to finish last minute projects that I like to display on my boards. This includes printing out an activity descriptor and pictures that go with the art work the infant/toddler has done. I also like
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it vital for child care teachers to groomed infants to socialize with others. Lack of social skills infants can grow up to live a lonely life in adulthood. This is the same for emotions if infants are not taught to deal with their emotions at an early age they can live a life of confusion. Infants need opportunities to develop a sense of self‚ a sense of self‚ with others‚ and a sense of self-regulation. When developing a sense of self-regulation infants begin to respond nonverbally and with vocalizations
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Competency Goal VI To maintain a commitment to professionalism Function Area 13: Professionalism As a professional‚ I promote child development‚ learning and build family and community relationships. I continue to attend professional development sessions and read articles about early childhood. I am a continuous‚ collaborative learner who demonstrates knowledge in my field from all types of sources. The Philadelphia School District provides the Head Start staff with many in-service training programs
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