Child Development
What are the 4 areas of child development?
Physical development
social emotional development
cognitive development
language development
What are the 3 steps of the responsive cycle?
observe, interpret, respond
What are the 2 types of communication?
non verbal communication
verbal communication
Why is play important?
It's the way children learn! The experience and exposure during play helps promote all areas of child development
List at 3 common fears for children
Loud noises
The dark
Anything unusual or unexpected
Strong emotions of others, such as an adult’s anger or yelling
Dogs or anything that is unpredictable and moves quickly
what is the difference between receptive and expressive words?
receptive words are words children understand. Expressive words are words children can say
What are the 4 responsive actions?
Give time
Touch
Teach
Communicate
List 4 ways you can help children build vocabulary
Talk about the child’s actions
Talk about child’s thoughts and feelings
Talk about your thoughts and actions
Label objects of interest
conversations during play
reading
games
songs
What is scaffolding?
Challenge children, but be there to help and support them when needed
What is the difference between anxiety and fears?
Fear: A fear is brought about by something specific that you have identified and believe could do you harm.
Anxiety: is when you are worried about something and you believe there is a possibility of danger
Based on these milestones what type of development is it?
Prefers the primary caregiver to care for him rather than a stranger.
Recognizes how other people feel towards him; clearly recognizes affection from others.
Develops a sense of humor.
Imitates the actions of other people.
social emotional development
Who is a primary caregiver? List 4 possible primary caregivers
A primary caregiver is the person primarily
responsible for meeting a child’s needs. A
primary caregiver may be a mother, a
father, a grandparent, another relative, or
another person responsible for the daily
care and nurturing of the child. A child may
have several primary caregivers.Li
How do children communicate non-verbally?
eye contact
gestures
body movement
facial expressions
What is your role as a play partner?
Learner
Observer
Listener
Supporter
Explorer
Player
Communicator
3 categories of pro-social behavior
Sharing
Cooperating
Helping
PEEKABOO To play, one player hides their face, pops back into the view of the other, and says Peekaboo! Players take turns hiding their faces.
The game peekaboo promotes what types of child development and how?
Language- saying "peekaboo"
cognitive- object permanence
social emotional - facial expressions, when parent is out of sight different emotions
physical- children reach for parents hands, practice hiding their own face
How would secure attachment promote physical development?
A securely attached child is willing to leave
his primary caregiver to explore his
environment. He crawls, walks, or runs
toward objects, people, and activities that
interest him. He investigates materials and
objects with the small muscles of his hands.
He is willing and eager to try new experiences
that build muscle strength and coordination.
What is the window of opportunity and how is it related to language?
Children begin learning how to understand
and create language from the time they're
born. A child’s brain is more receptive to
learning language early in life. If babies hear
others talk and are talked to during this
sensitive period they will develop the
fundamental elements of language.
Scientists believe that language is acquired
most easily during the first ten years of life.
During these years, the circuits in children’s
brains become wired for how their own
language sounds. An infant’s repeated
exposure to words clearly helps her brain
build the neural connections that will enable
her to learn more words later on. For infants,
individual attention and responsive, sensitive
caregiving are critical for later language and
cognitive development.
Give at 1 example of how OneSky' family center promote each of the different types of development (cognitive, social-emotional, physical, language)
physical - sports area, playgrounds, bicycles
social-emotional- play partner interaction, parents are involved in the play, child-child interaction
cognitive- puzzles
Language- readying area
What to do when a child expresses fear?
Comfort
Protect
Identify fear or anxiety
Express fear or anxiety
Reassure
What age are these milestones for?
Uses both hands to play.
Makes a tower of four blocks.
Draws lines first, then circles.
Holds crayon with his fist. May begin to
use thumb and fingers.
Starts using a spoon to eat.
Drinks from a cup.
18-24 months
What is an insecure attachment?
And list at least 2 ways a caregiver can help a child with an insecure attachment.
An insecure attachment is a relationship in
which the child has learned that the parent or
other primary caregiver cannot be depended
upon to meet his basic needs in an
appropriate and timely way.
1. Alert children to upcoming activities.
2.Make the daily schedule predictable.
3.Speak simply and repeat yourself.
4.Prevent sensory overload.
5.Make yourself approachable.
on average, how many receptive words do children develop between 24-36 months old?
500-900 words
What are the 5 characteristics of play?
ACTIVE
FUN
INTRINSIC
SELF MOTIVATED
CHILD DIRECTED
List at least 5 strategies in promoting positive behavior
set boundaries
teach and demonstrate appropriate behaviors
listen
prevent over stimulation
conflict resolution
give positive feedback and encouragement
give choices
use positive language