What does the Acronym PIES stand for?
P = Physical
I = Intellectual
E = Emotional
S = Social
During the sensorimotor stage infants and toddlers are learning by exploring the world using their ____________ and __________ _______.
Senses (Taste, touch, smell, sight, sound)
and
Motor Skills
:eads to defensive and avoidant behaviors.
Impacts self esteem
Increases changes of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety
What does the word "Autonomy" mean?
Having independence and feeling self control
What are gross motor skills?
Skills that use large muscles
-Arms
-Legs
-Core (aka stomach muscles)
-Back
-Neck (only applicable to infant motor skills, but technically still gross motor)
When reading to toddlers, what is a tip that you could use to help them with language development.
Hint: This isn't a tip for entertaining... what could you do to help them make connections to words in the books and learn they have meaning
Pointing to the pictures while reading the words.
Example:
"I see a brown bear (point to the bear)
A red bird (point to the red bird)
A Yellow duck (point to the yellow duck)
etc. "
What is the name of the man who created the psychosocial theory on how our personality develops?
Hint: His whole theory is _____ vs ______
Erik Erikson
What are the FIVE food groups that every meal should contain?
(Hint: Think MyPlate)
Fruits, Veggies, Grains, Dairy, Protein
Fine motor skills = Small Muscles
-Hands
-Wrists
-Fingers
What is the name of the man who created the theory on Cognitive development?
Jean Piaget
In Eriksons Theory, what is the name of the stage that Toddlers are in?
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
When preparing meals for children, we should choose foods that are low in ______, ________, and ________.
What age rangs is cosidered "The Toddler Years"
Starts at Age 1
Ends at Age 3
How can I use "Talking during Routines" in the most effective way?
Utilize this tip...
While performing the action
Example: "Put on" said while putting on the object
Or while holding/pointing to the object
Example: "Let's have an apple for lunch today" said while holding and showing an apple at the same time.
When thinking about tips for building autonomy...
What is the appropriate response when a toddler becomes frustrated while attempting a task?
Allow the child to "work through challenges" if they become frustrated, ask if they want help!
Why is it important to "Label and Validate" a Toddlers Emotions?
To help them identify and feel in control of their emotions (this helps develop autonomy!)
List THREE gross motor skills that are developed in toddler years.
Fine motor: Drinking from a cup, scribbling on paper, using hands to twist things, using pincer grasp to self-feed, turning pages in a book, using utinsils to eat
Gross motor: Taking steps on their own, walking up stairs, running, kicking a ball, climbing on furniture, jumping with both feet of the ground.
What cognitive skills is fully mastered by the end of Piaget's Sensorimotor Substage 6?
Object Permanence!!
This is a HUGE reason why toddlers are now able to mentally problem solve!
Think the toy example...
To get the playdough off the shelf the toddler remembers there is a step stool in the bathroom that he can go grab to help him reach the object. He isnt in the bathroom to see that the stool exists, but object permanence helps him in knowing that objects still exist even when out of sight
How does Erikson say that can parents accidentally/unknowingly contribute to feelings of shame and doubt in Toddlers?
By being overally controlling!
Exibiting too much control makes toddlers feel like you don't trust them, they aren't capable, or they aren't good enough... = Shame and Doubt