Developmental Practice
What is the goal of DAP?
to ensure activities are right for the age and stage of each child
According to Piaget, what stage best describes a 3 yo who manipulates playdough and pretending with sand and water?
preoperational stage
What motor skill type includes actions like walking, running, jumping, and climbing?
gross
Name the best practice that helps prevent spreading germs in a childcare center
washing hands
Establishing a partnership with parents requires consistent
communication
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete operational
Formal operational
define fine motor skills
actions using the finger in coordination with the eyes
give 2 reasons for why daily cleanliness is important in a childcare center
reduces germs, keeps kids healthy
What are the 3 principle components of DAP?
Age
Individual
Social & Cultural
Which theorist introduced the 8 stages of social theory/stages of conflict
Erik Erikson
provide 2 activities that support fine motor development and explain the specific finger/hand skills each activity targets
examples
scissors-
beading/stringing beads-
What are some basic things to keep in mind when you are selecting toys and materials for your classroom?
safe; non toxic
appealing
age-appropriate
accessible
reflect cultural diversity
What are two examples of quality childcare
well trained staff
appropriate curriculum
cleanliness
Maslow's hierarchy of needs has how many stages and why is meeting physical needs important for social development
5 levels
unmet physical needs can prevent children from moving to the next level successfully
explain physical development
how the child's body grows and changes through the years
physical size
finer control of hands (stack blocks, use utensils
feel secure
more comfortable
knows what to expect
structure
What is the best way for you to teach positive social/emotional interactions
model the behavior/expectations
The distance between the ability to do something with help and the ability to do something without help or assistance
Zone of Proximal Development
When axons repeatedly sends messages that are received by dendrites, they form a connection
the connection is called a synapse
How do you establish smooth transitions?
move from quiet to active/loud
encourage/teach children to clean up
music to alert children of transition
teach routine to children
warning before transition