...Child Development June 16, 2014 Child Observation Narrative I observed my two children; infant and toddler at the same time. The infant was 16 months, and the toddler was three. In my notes, child #1 is the infant and child #2 is the toddler. Both children are males. The setting for this observation is a scheduled playdate by the children’s parents. Both children’s mother and father are present. Child one screamed “AAHHHRRRAAA” a lot and had a toy truck in front of him. Child didn’t immediately start to play with the truck; he slammed down on the toy with his hands open and pushed it around. Child one tried to get up and ramble without a definite purpose around the room which he had difficulty doing because his gross motor skills seem to not yet be fully developed. Child ones mother grabbed him and said to him “no baby I need to keep an eye on you’ and sat him back down where he began. The child began to scream inaudibly “AHH!” Child two came out of his room, not knowing that anyone was there and slowly came near or nearer to the small group in his house and immediately moved with haste to where the other child was. Child two said “Ty, play trucks with me! This is your truck. Okay? Now let’s race!” Child one continued to sit in front of the truck, non-responsive to child two. Instead of playing with child two, child one stared blankly into the next room, and had drool forming at his bottom lip. Child one placed both of his hands firmly on the ground beneath him and with...
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...There are many ways a teacher could provide a developmentally appropriate and enriching environment to support infant and toddlers. First teachers should be caring and respective towards there children because they are a big impact on their students. Additionally, the teacher should create a safe and healthy environment in the classroom. Teachers should always separate the diaper changing area or bathroom from the classroom and especially keep it away from the kitchen where snacks and food are stored. They also should keep sleeping areas and toys very clean to promote a healthy environment for infants and toddlers. By doing these things it promotes basic trust between the teacher and her students which will create an enriching environment for...
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...Competency Standard I To establish and maintain a safe, healthy, learning environment Functional Area I: Safety In my center I keep children safe by creating an environment where children gain the knowledge and discipline that allows them to make appropriate choices on their own. Emotional safety is promoted through daily greetings, love rituals and positive reinforcement. Children’s feelings are acknowledged, validated, and appropriate guidance suggested and modeled. I make sure activities are fun, safe and developmentally appropriate. The children are encouraged to make good choices by having discussions, giving lessons, and reading books that talk about safety issues. I comply with all state licensing regulations daily by checking the overall safety of our childcare room to ensure there are no hazardous materials or objects in range or site of my children or adults. Additionally, I check the playground for hazards before children are allowed to play. My goal is to keep the environment safe at all times so my children feel free and secure to play and learn in all areas Functional Area II: Healthy My goal in this area is to keep children healthy by monitoring their health. I do this by carefully observing children and watching for signs of illness, making sure immunizations are up to date, maintaining a sick child policy, and providing snacks and meals which meet the USDA guidelines for children’s daily nutritional needs. I educate children about the...
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...The First Steps Infant & Toddler Program wants to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a safe, healthy, emotionally secure and intellectually rich start in life. This program helps eligibly children from birth to thirty-six months of age. Their eligibility is based on families with incomes at or below 200 percent poverty level, single parent homes, and teen parent homes will have the priority and all services will be provided free of charge. Children who don’t meet the criteria, but have documented development issues will also have a priority. The First Steps Infant & Toddler Program will offer a full-day and/or full-year care for working families. The full-day/ full-year care program is supervised by professionals in early child development....
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...most important parts of my job is to appreciate all of the different stages that toddlers go through as they are developing (Gonzalez-Mena, 2009). In this paper, I will introduce you to Olivia, a toddler who is on a constant quest for independence, as well as explain how, as an educator, I can facilitate the empowerment that Olivia desires. I will also describe six key points illustrating my understanding of the importance of validating Olivia’s desire to gain power and control, as well as find a community resource for parents with toddlers like Olivia. Creating a developing appropriate environment is essential to helping empower Olivia. It should be designed to allow her the freedom to explore and try different things. One of the key areas of concern in developing an appropriate environment is safety; at this stage toddlers touch, explores, and use their bodies to learn about the world; therefore; a developmentally appropriate environment should be designed to allow them to climb, push, poke, prod, and perform a variety of other independent movements (Gonzalez-Mena, 2009). Toddlers are developing a sense of themselves as separate from their parents. They tend to insist on doing things for themselves. As an educator, I can help Olivia become independent by allowing and encouraging her to take responsibility for herself whenever possible. At this stage of development, toddlers, like Olivia, learn so much more from doing things for themselves. I will provide...
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...Chrissi Ridge Comm. 101 Neil Singleton Toddlers and Tiaras The little girls in this television show are given crowns, ribbons, and trophies without any of them actually doing anything to deserve them. It's obvious to an outsider that the pageants are set up as some sort of money making mumbo jumbo by giving every single participant some sort of prize. It's like giving a crack addict a taste, they will keep coming back for more. Don’t get me wrong there are other shows that are a bit crazy too, like Dance Moms for instance. But at least at the end of the day those little girls are amazing dancers. Toddlers and Tiaras represents the false sense of accomplishment that is running rampant in this country. All the moms say they want their daughters to be Miss America, but haven't they noticed that there's a talent portion of the Miss America Pageant? The Toddler and Tiara girls just jump around the stage in crazy costumes with a fake uncomfortable grin across their faces. Anyone could do that. These pageants teach the participants that beauty is the only important thing. The moms love to say that beauty is important in this world and that their daughters will have a better life if they're beautiful. They're right that being beautiful is an asset, but it can only take you so far. If you're a complete brat, like most of the little girls in this show are, no one will care how beautiful you are. A giant wig, spray on tan, fake nails, caked on makeup, and slutty dresses does not make...
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...Student’s Name:____Jesus__Ramirez____________________________ Date______________________ Observation 2: The Toddler (13 – 24 months) Indicate for each question the first name and age (years-months) of the toddler you are observing. If you observe more than 1 toddler, be sure to include that name of an age of each toddler you observe. Describe each toddler individually, as each toddler exhibits unique actions, behaviors and vocalizations. Name: Brandon, Aaliyah, Jordan Age: 19months, 17months, and 17months Biosocial Development 1. How does the toddler compare in height and weight to developmental norms? Consult the height and weight chart at the rear of this manual. ______Brandon______ weighs __29.6__ pounds. According to the CDC developmental norms chart, he/she is in the ____90____th percentile for weight. ______Brandon______ is ___35__inches tall. According to the CDC developmental norms chart, he/she is in the ____95___ th percentile for length. _______Aaliyah_____ weighs __27__ pounds. According to the CDC developmental norms chart, he/she is in the ____90____th percentile for weight. ______Aaliyah______ is __32___inches tall. According to the CDC developmental norms chart, he/she is in the ____75___ th percentile for length. Motor Development: (pp. 145-146) 2. Describe the physical movement involved when the toddler throws a ball, pounds a toy with a hammer or pushes or pulls a toy. When Brandon would grab the ball and then throw it looked...
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...Chapter 1- ‘A Relationship-Based Model and the Importance of the Infant and Toddler Years’- 1. Why do infants and toddlers need responsive, continuous caring relationship with parents, families, and teachers? Positive relationships are vital for infants and toddlers as well. To thrive, infants and toddlers need loving adults who protect, nurture, and help them learn. Adults who respond to children and treat them with respect promote their strengths. In fact, respectful responses from others are essential to infants’ and toddlers’ sense of security, self-worth, self-confidence, and motivation to learn. Infants’ and toddlers’ experience of healthy relationships is the foundation for their ability to love and learn. 2. Create a list of why the first 3 years of life are so important for the well-being of infants and toddlers? No other stage of human development requires as much learning and results in as many changes as in the first 3 years of life. Some infants and toddlers are healthy, have enough to eat, feel safe and loved, are talked to in responsive ways, and feel like valued members of their families and cultures. Educators and parents now know, definitely, that what happens during the first 3 years of a child’s life has a long-lasting effect on who that person is and will become. Infants’ and toddlers’ early experiences will influence their ability to learn, feelings of self-worth, sense of competence, and capacity to love and care for others. The work...
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...Children’s Functional Health Pattern Assessment Grand Canyon University: NRS - 434V – Health Assessment October 20, 2013 Children’s Functional Health Pattern Assessment Functional Health Pattern Assessment (FHP) | Toddler Erickson’s Developmental Stage: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt During the toddler years, children are gaining a better sense of control over their bodies, food choices, toys they play with and even the clothes they choose to wear. When they accomplish this, they have great sense of confidence, however if they do not accomplish this stage, they are left feeling doubtful and unsure (Cherry, 2013). | Preschool-Aged Erickson’s Developmental Stage: Initiative vs. GuiltDuring preschool age, kids are gaining a control to world by playing and interacting with others. When they fulfill their need of control and ability to socialize with others they do not lack self-doubt (Cherry, 2013). | School-Aged Erickson’s Developmental Stage: Industry vs. InferiorityDuring the school age years, children develop through social interactions, encouragement from parents, teachers and peers, and gain a sense of pride in their accomplishments. Without the right encouragement and play with others, they may not develop the self-confidence (Cherry, 2013). | Pattern of Health Perception and Health Management: List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group. List two potential problems that a nurse may...
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...with an understanding of dealing with change. When faced with challenges how can you handle it? When working with infants and toddlers it is very important to aid them in correct ways. Finding solutions and helping others is key. Included in the article is an example situation of how transitions affect a baby’s physical development. When a baby’s caretaker is changed it can tell things are not the same. The way they are held, fed, and even talked to. They do not know how to express their feelings towards the change which results in them acting out by physically crying or making a fuss. Sometimes a baby’s internal forces can cause the outbreaks ("Helping Babies Make Transitions" ). During periods of time when these transitions occur the article introduces a procedure that can be followed. This three-step process is to Observe, Ask, and Respond (OAR) and can be used to aid in helping babies undergo changes. Even though many programs have plans and set ups to help them with transitions sometimes unexpected things can happen. The observe, ask, and respond process with provide assistance to keep things running as smooth as possible for the facility, baby, and parents involved ("Helping Babies Make Transitions" ). The first step in the process is to observe. When doing observations it is extremely imperative to take in everything! When dealing with infants and toddlers, and their development there are so many areas to cover. Behaviors, attitudes, moods, schedules, and even the atmosphere...
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...Key Theories of Development Jennifer Perry EDU 305 University of Phoenix 29 Sept 2014 Sunshine Light When you think of culture, your mind automatically thinks of a religious background, but someone's culture is built of more than that. Culture is traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. It is also social behaviors and practices that you and your family have done for your whole life. Culture is knowing the positive and negative influences that are around you. Children are raised to believe the same cultural aspects of their family. If a family is very social, the result of the children being as equally social will be significant. Infant and toddler development is influenced by culture in a way that if a child is born into a loving family it is most likely to show that love and affection during its lifespan. A parent that nurtures their children will be giving encouragement to them, which will ultimately lead the child to make good decisions and encourage positive development. There are some cultures that allow their children to be the voice of their family. In my family, we allow our children to have a voice, but they know that their opinion in a matter will not be the determining factor on whether or not we eat that meal, or go to that place, or buy that movie. We give them an option so they can have a say so in what we do as a family. I believe that nature versus nurture are equal. Being a parent to four children I have learned that from...
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...environment, My objective is to keep infants, mobile Infants, toddlers, and preschooler children in a safe environment and teach them how to be safe of toys, furniture, and equipment. I will prepare an activity for them.I will Inspect the infant's environment on a dally basis. I will make sure that all the furniture equipment is Inspected and nothing needs to fixed or repaired by a professional person. When both the infants' are on the floor, I will place them on a soft clean cushion rug. Outlets are to be covered, and broken toys will be discarded. The Infant's and mobile Infant's cribs are both inspected for the safety regulations before they are allowed to occupy them. I will put the young Infants and mobile Infants to lay In there backs I will supervise them at all times.My first activity will be for young Infant's ages of 7 months old and a mobile infant of 17 months of age. I will place them on a cushion surface and I will play with them by handling them a rattle, allowing them to grasp it, exploring how it feels In their own grasp, in their mouth, and following the object with their eyes. This activity is a safe activity since I will remain in close proximity. The infant response is usually inquisitive and happy about the objectives that he or she is exploring. I will be at all times near the child observing every movement just so they won't get hurt.Materials needed: soft surface and a rattle My second activity will be with a mobile Infant ages of 11 months. I will play...
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...The normal cognitive things an infant can do is that they do more than double their weight from birth, they try and be dependent on their own while trying to walk or crawl, as we all like to say is a babies milestones can be flexible, and that is a ton of things we all consider normal at this age and they will grow at their own pace. Early childhood They establish a good set of hat concepts principle and facts are, and the way that their bodies change and grow, but move too, also they believe that making relationships is normal for early childhood. The middle childhood time is where they should be able to have learned reasoning abilities, but also early child awareness, and how much information their brains can hold; they also develop the awareness of learning and strategies, writing and reading and learning how to use a computer at this point. Early adolescent They consider it to be a time for a lot of changes for them emotionally, physically, mentally where boys start to grow hair on their faces and pubic area while girls grow pubic hair and breasts, and start menstruating. This is considered normal. Adulthood What we consider normal is the physical and emotional connection we got to are partners where there is a lot of change emotionally and they develop change and values, but also attitudes that can change things with wanting the things we want in life like babies and marriage, and what they believe about their sexuality is...
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...Chelsea Ferrell Ms. Dolzycki PSY 3200 November 28, 2012 Naturalistic Observation Upon observing the toddlers as well as the preschool room, I was able to observe the aspect of psychosocial development between the stages autonomy versus shame and initiative versus guilt. As defined and described in our text, Development Through Life, Erikson defines psychosocial development into eight different stages for each period of life. Within each stage presents a conflict between one’s individual ability and societal expectations or requirements. The first stage I observed was toddler aged children or autonomy versus shame and doubt. Autonomy being the positive pole within this stage of development; it is defined in the text as, the ability to behave independently, the ability to do actions on one’s own. Establishment for autonomy requires immense effort by the child as well as by the parent although the task may be rather exasperating. As a result of the establishment of autonomy, a child should have a strong sense of self-confidence as well as delight in the prospects of independence. Shame and doubt on the other hand is quite the opposite. It is the failure of mastering toddlerhood. Continuous discouragement and harsh and repetitive criticism can cause a staggering sense of shame and self-doubt thus creating the negative aspect of psychosocial development in toddlerhood. In order to avoid shame, children may choose to not participate in new activities because they automatically...
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...Children’s Functional Health Pattern Assessment Functional Health Pattern Assessment (FHP) | Toddler Erickson’s Developmental Stage: Autonomy VS. Shame | Preschool-Aged Erickson’s Developmental Stage: Initiative VS. Guilt | School-Aged Erickson’s Developmental Stage: Industry VS. Inferiority | Pattern of Health Perception and Health Management: List two normal assessment findings that would be characteristic for each age group. List two potential problems that a nurse may discover in an assessment of each age group. | 1) Good weight gain of four to six pounds per year with a growth in height of 2-4 inches per year. 2) Will have several teeth at this stage and will imitate parents while learning to brush their own teeth. | 1) Good perception of body parts and can name them. 2) Has no illnesses or allergies | 1) School age child may think that they are sick because they are being punished. 2) They are aware of their own body and how it functions | | 1) Decrease weight due to lack of nutrition at this age kids are easily distracted may not want to sit for a meal. 2) Tooth decay from nursing bottle syndrome when the toddler teeth are in frequent contact with sugary drinks, juices and milk. | 1) Dental caries due to no dental care 2) Child has not had any past history of medical evaluations or immunizations. | 1) They may not have good hygiene which can lead to infections. 2) May learn poor health habits from people around...
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