Toddler Observation
Observation # 4:
Notes:
It was 10:05am on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015: The class was cleaning up after their activity with gluing popsicle sticks to the drawn out number one. Once most of the children were finished with their project, the teacher said cheerily, “Alright my friends, who is all done with their craft! Wow! Look at all these wonderful number ones!” One toddler yelled out, “I done!” Another toddler said happily, “Look at my picter!” A third toddler jumped up and said, “I sticky! Bleh…” The teacher guided the toddlers to the bathroom to go wash their hands. “Hop up on top of the stool and wash your hands,” The teacher instructed to the first toddler in line, “Don’t forget the soap.” The toddler responded, “Hehe, me silly!” …show more content…
shame and Doubt, this is the period toddlers learn to do things for themselves. They are learning and gaining a sense of individuality. Positive self-esteem, pride, and confidence is developed as the toddlers begins being able to demonstrate being independent. Toddlers who are not able to practice their self-help skills, may become shameful or lack confidence in their abilities. (Richford)
During this observation, I was able to see that these toddlers were able to demonstrate age-appropriate self-help skills. The toddlers were encouraged to do the task of washing their hands and drying them off by themselves. The teachers were there as a guide, but didn’t physical help any of them. The toddlers were capable to complete the task on their own.
Observation # 5:
Notes:
It was 9:15am on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015: The toys and materials available indoors were several stationery objects. There was a plastic play kitchen, a toy doctor’s kit, and a toy baby stroller. The toys were arranged along the back wall and far left wall. In front of the toys were two tables for the toddlers to bring the toys back and play with them. The materials were designed to be reached independently by the
Notes:
It was 10:05am on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015: The class was cleaning up after their activity with gluing popsicle sticks to the drawn out number one. Once most of the children were finished with their project, the teacher said cheerily, “Alright my friends, who is all done with their craft! Wow! Look at all these wonderful number ones!” One toddler yelled out, “I done!” Another toddler said happily, “Look at my picter!” A third toddler jumped up and said, “I sticky! Bleh…” The teacher guided the toddlers to the bathroom to go wash their hands. “Hop up on top of the stool and wash your hands,” The teacher instructed to the first toddler in line, “Don’t forget the soap.” The toddler responded, “Hehe, me silly!” …show more content…
shame and Doubt, this is the period toddlers learn to do things for themselves. They are learning and gaining a sense of individuality. Positive self-esteem, pride, and confidence is developed as the toddlers begins being able to demonstrate being independent. Toddlers who are not able to practice their self-help skills, may become shameful or lack confidence in their abilities. (Richford)
During this observation, I was able to see that these toddlers were able to demonstrate age-appropriate self-help skills. The toddlers were encouraged to do the task of washing their hands and drying them off by themselves. The teachers were there as a guide, but didn’t physical help any of them. The toddlers were capable to complete the task on their own.
Observation # 5:
Notes:
It was 9:15am on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015: The toys and materials available indoors were several stationery objects. There was a plastic play kitchen, a toy doctor’s kit, and a toy baby stroller. The toys were arranged along the back wall and far left wall. In front of the toys were two tables for the toddlers to bring the toys back and play with them. The materials were designed to be reached independently by the