GOAL I TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SAFE‚ HEALTHY‚ LEARNING ENVIRONMENT My goal for the area of SAFE is to provide a safe environment for the children. To meet this goal I check to make sure all toys are working properly‚ and not broken. After each day all of the toys are cleaned and sanitized. I teach them about strangers and how bad it is to talk to people we don’t know. I check the playground to make sure that everything is working and there is nothing sticking out that could
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In this term paper I will explore infant and toddler curriculum. I will discuss: the developmental themes in infancy‚ infant toddler curriculum‚ and the differences between preschool curriculum and appropriate infant toddler curriculum. In conclusion I will share some of my personal feelings about infant and toddler curriculum‚ including the challenges and rewards. Developmental Themes of Infancy ‘The behaviors and abilities that develop during each stage are influenced by the theme that consumes
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INFANT/TODDLER OBSERVATION CHECKLIST This instrument focuses on the direct observation of adult behaviors/environmental arrangements specific to supporting the social emotional development of infants and toddlers. Items are scored using the following 4-point scale: 1. Exemplary (4) a. Observed consistently across the observation time b. Observed consistently across children in the classroom c. Practice is of high quality throughout the observation
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Within this paper 6 scholarly research articles focusing on infant and/or toddler development will be discussed. These articles will cover physical‚ cognitive‚ and social or psychosocial development. A 30 minute observation of a 1month old (Willow) and a 13month old (Emmett) will be conversed‚ with particular focus on physical development including body shape and motor skills‚ cognitive development‚ and social development. The information obtained in the observations will be compared to the information
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Competency Goal 1 To establish and maintain a safe‚ healthy learning environment A safe and healthy learning environment is essential for young children in a classroom. One goal in the functional area of safe is to prevent and reduce injuries and still have a learning environment that is conducive to the children learning their own safe and healthy environments. SAFE: * Young infants are placed on their backs when they are sleeping. The crib is free of blankets‚ toys‚ or other soft materials
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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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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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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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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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