how do we promote a child's self responsibility?
following a daily schedule, encourage self help skills
what is the number one thing you need to have with toddlers?
patience!
toddlers new ability to turn pages in a book and scribble with a crayon are ____ skills
how many words to toddlers usually have?
50-300 words
What are Ms. Ramsdell's childrens' names?
Maya and AJ
how do toddlers usually play with eachother?
parellel play
what is a toddlers mood like?
changing rapidly
how do toddlers body proportions change?
when standing toddlers can appear bowlegged, stomachs stick out and they ‘toddle’ from side to side when walking
what are piaget's first 2 stages of development?
sensorimotor and preoperational
who is this?
Michael cera
which do toddlers have an easier time playing with, other kids their age or adults/older kids (highschool friends)?
adults/older kids
why do toddlers get frustrated easily?
they feel ready for new independance but they don't always have the skills to be able to do things by themselves and they don't have as much language as we do
toddlers really like to do this thing (why is it so important that they have outside time?)
climb on things
Once a child has the ability to remember they can begin _____
symbolic thinking
what does it look super bad showing up to class late with
a coffee (Not targeted also again no hate)
provide opportunities and be a good role model
what are three ways to help an fearful child?
prepare children for upcoming activities, act out feelings, read books about fearful events, provide empathy, encourage positive self talk
what is eating with toddlers like?
2 year olds can feed themselves w a fork & spoon but they can show less interest in eating and might dawdle over food
what is assimilation and what is accomidation? whats the difference?
Assimilation: children take in new information and try to make sense of it given what they already know
Accommodation: children change their thinking to make this new information fit
what 2 things did mrs. smith do that made maggie really not like her (No hate also all love)
christian meditations and going on a walk with her sprained ankle
flexible
why is a sense of security so important in toddlers and how do we help them feel more secure?
a sense of security is a primary emotional need for toddlers
stable routines and rituals help. try to have their daily schedule and environment be reliable and predictable
at what age do toddlers learn to climb up stairs and at what age do they learn to climb down stairs?
up stairs= 12-18 months
down stairs= 2 years
how do children learn/develop knowledge?
trial & error, repetition, and imitation
when did plowshares start?
1976