TL 5.00

Examine the developmental stages of children to appropriately

support and monitor growth.

5.01

• Identify the ages, stages, and tasks of child development.

Video – The Developing ChildToddlers/Preschoolers

• Before the video, divide a piece of paper into 3 sections.

• Title each section as one of the following: 1) What I know about children, 2) What I want to know, 3) What I learned.

• Write 5+ things in sections 1 & 2 before the video.

• After the video complete section 3.• Discuss all 3 sections.

Developmental stages of children

• Ages

• Stages

• Tasks

Ages

• Infants• Toddlers – gross motor skills, development of

walking and movement– Fine motor skills, manipulation (eating, playing,

grabbing)

• Preschoolers

Stages

• Physical• Intellectual• Emotional• Social

• Piaget

Tasks

• Sequential development• Individual development rates• Interrelated development areas

Activity

• Using magazine pictures, make a collage of “Children’s Needs”.

• Find examples of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. Each picture should be labeled (ex. Nutritious food for physical needs, books for intellectual needs, hugs and kisses for emotional needs, and best friends for social needs).

Pictionary/Charades

• The teacher will list items needed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers on note cards. Students will select a card and draw the item on the board. Students will guess the item, then they will tell the age for which it is appropriate. Items to draw can include the following:

Piaget

• Stages of Development

5.02 Plan age-appropriate activities for children

• Types of activities

• Toy selection

Scenario

• 5 year old Tiffany came into the kitchen to ask if she could play outside with her friend.

• What would you say? (Yes?/No?)

• Why did you say that?

• What boundaries or directions did you give her?

• Her stepmother said, “You may if you tell me the rules.”

• Tiffany hopped up an down as she chanted, “Stay in the back yard, come inside if a stranger comes near, and share and take turns.”

• “That’s right” her stepmother said. “Now, would you like to take your ball and glove with you or will you be having a tea party?”

Nurture

Providing care and attention needed to promote development.

Children need….

Caregivers who provide for their….

• Intellectual needs

• Emotional needs

• Social needs

• Physical needs

Intellectual Needs

• Research about how the brain develops shows the importance of an environment that stimulates all 5 senses.– Toys do not have to be expensive– Simple toys– Everyday objects– Enriching experiences (help children develop

their senses & learn about the world around them)

– Talk to them, read to them, play with them

Emotional Needs

• Children who feel loved and successful have greater confidence and higher self-esteem

• These qualities provide strength to overcome disappointment and stress.

Social Needs

• Need to learn how to make friends

• Express thoughts, feelings, & desires in socially acceptable ways

Moral Needs

• Needs to develop a sense of right and wrong• Consistent loving guidance help them develop a

sense of right and wrong• Listen carefully when children explain (modeling

respect)• Basic values are best taught by example

– Justice– Fairness– Empathy (understanding, compassion)

Assignments• Read pages 380 (Guiding Behavior) – 387• Complete Reviewing Key Terms (# 4 – 14)• Thinking Critically 1 & 2• When you finish keep paper at your desk we will check

before you leave.-----------------------------------------------------------You have invented a new toy for toddlers! Write a letter to a

toy manufacturer to get it produced. The letter should describe the toy and explain how it addresses the interests and needs of toddlers. It should also explain how the toy promotes development in different ways. Your letter should be convincing enough to someone that they would want to invest money in your idea. Include a detailed picture of the product and colors. Create an ad for it.

Simon Says

• How can this activity help children develop?

• What does this game teach children?

• Would you ever use this if you were babysitting?

• What other games could be used to stimulate learning?

• What would it be teaching them?

PLAY DOUGH• In small groups make uncooked play dough. Discuss the appropriateness of

the activity for young children in terms of safety, cost, convenience, and the benefits of making and playing with play dough.

• UNCOOKED PLAY DOUGH RECIPE• INGREDIENTS EQUIPMENT• 1 c plain flour dry measuring cups• 1/3 c salt liquid measuring cups• 1/3 c water measuring spoons• 1 T cooking oil mixing bowl

wooden spoon

• DIRECTIONS• In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.• In a liquid measuring cup, combine water, cooking oil, and food coloring.• Add the liquid ingredients to the dry mixture.• Stir mixture until it forms a ball.• Knead dough until smooth. Divide and share. Shape as desired.• Store in airtight container.• *Without food coloring, play dough will be white

6.01

• Characteristics of responsible caregivers.

• Characteristics

• Education

• Coping strategies

• Health

Writing Activity

• Recall your preschool years, especially your caregiver (mom, grandma, aunt, neighbor, friend of family, daycare worker, etc.). Share the horrors and good times with this caregiver.

• At least 125 words.

Caregivers/Babysitting Video

• View the video on babysitting roles and responsibilities.

• List ten do’s and ten don’ts of responsible babysitting.

Did you know? Activity

• In partners (2 people per “group”)

• Create a brochure on what every babysitter should know.