Child Development
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Friday, January 16, 2009
Baby Steps
30 comments:
Anonymous
said...
I really liked this section. I have a hard time with the younger kids at the center that I work at when it comes to outside time. I dont "like" them doing stuff that the older ones can do (like climbing the little ladder to the toy ship). Not because they cant do it, just because i dont want them to get hurt. So this was a good reminder of the "norms" that the age groups can do..
The video was helpful in being aware to look for signs of developmental delays in each of the children, and being able to observe in all the areas throughout the classroom (centers, groups, outside, etc.) and watching how the children play and interact with other children. It also was helpful to pinpoint the big differences in develpomental stages in reguards to playing outside.
This video helped remind me that every child is different and that although they are fallowing along the same lines as the other children that all children are different and they will learn at a pase that fits that child witch is not always the same as others but still in the same guidelines.
Its just a reminder that not only as a caregiver but also as a parent what all we need to look for when looking at milestones. It's always hard to know what is norm and what isn't. Just points out that even when your unsure go ahead and get another opinion. I've noticed that our teachers at our daycare are trying to cut down on the child's "I can do it myself" and the teachers are doing this themselves. Carolyn
This is so true how many times do we say to our own children and to others "dont do that it will hurt you" and they still do it. Reading this paragraph highlights that you do have to take extra precautions with younger children as they have not got a clue sometimes to what they should and should not play with. It highlights the safety aspects of many things you need to take into consideration with younger children.
I definitly got a few pointers out of this section. It's nice to have it spelled out for me what certain stages and age groups do, why they do it-It just really helped me to understand that it is normal and that it's ok, that they want to be independant because they are learning to do it on their own-yet at the same time, it let me know what they are capable of and when I need to step in, to make sure they are 100% safe.
I think this section was great. As providers we do have different ages of kids so it is a great help to me to know the abilities of the children at different ages. I hear some caregivers say oh this 3 year old just does not listen. After reading this I realize well because at that age they are entertaining their own wants. My 8 year old sometimes does this still. It is helpful to me that way too. This also helped to watch for signs of delays. As far as the playground goes I am probably too careful with the kids...hope they still have fun :) shannon t
I think knowing the developmental stages of children is especially important to make sure they are reaching milestones, but I also believe that although this may be true, that every child can be different when it comes to reaching milestones and I think as long as a child is continuing to learn, develop and make progress, then even when some milestones are not reached in a specific time, that it is not a concern for parents or caregivers to panic but rather to just pay attention to the way that particular child is developing while being alert to the fact that all children are different and can learn differently than another child.
If a child doesn't reach a particular milestone at a certain age, should one immediately think that they need to be concerned, in respect to the future development of said child?
I am really enjoying all the information and comments from others who do some form of child care. A lot of things we do as an instinc, but I'm learning not to take anything for granted. We must really pay attention to each child we care for in regards to strengths, weaknesses, and things that may appear to be a bit odd. Pay particular attention to the developement timeline a child has in achieving milestones. I'm always watching during play time and outside activity. You can never be too careful when alert to children activity.
I like this section because it reminds me that i dont have to worry everytime my kids try to do something and Im afraid of them getting hurt so i tend to stop them sometimes but then i know that they have to do that 'coz thats how they learn.Discovering things and learning how to do stuff and interact with either toys, or what pleased them is a good thing.
The part that explains how important it is for centers to creat safe play areas for children to learn and grow in could not be any more true. I believe that we as child care providers play a huge role in the development of our children. It is very important for our children to be able to play and learn in ways that allow them to grow and develop and have fun with friends!
So my son is 4 years old and very active. However his teacher says that he struggles with cooperative play. I didn't really understand what that meant until I just read it on here. Is that something that I should be pretty concerned about with his age?
I never knew that babies were self center under the age of 2yrs. Now I know why my daughter is always so demanding even though I'm always right there with her. Good to know because I was hoping she wouldn't always be that way.
I think it was important for me to go through this section. As my main job through the summer has been watching the children play on the playground. Really helpful in reminding me what I need to look out for as I watch the children play. Maybe reminding kids to watch for the swing or not climb up something to high. Rachel Madsen
I agree, the video was informative and helpful what to look for developmental signs in each of the children. Working with 5 through 10 years old children is very challenging, they have their own personality and character and developmental stages, it takes a great deal of love; patience; communications and listening skills as children goes through these growing stages.
Catalina Rodriguez said: I have learn from these readings and videos that are some adequate development for certain ages. For example, 12 months old, imitate actions; 18 months old, like to pull and push things; 2 years old use 2-4 phrases; 3 years old, play with others; 4 years old, jump from step; 5 years old, bathe self and dress alone.
I would like to know, what we should do to stimulate more our children?
This section was very informative to me as it made me realize my son is right on track with his behavior at the playground. I now realize he doesn't yet have the social skills to interact with other children he does not know. Colby K.
I have to agree that this section was very helpfully. The different stages in each age group made since. Why around the age group of 2 it seems there favorite word is mine and not like sharing. I thought that it was just my child not use to having to and didn't want to.
I knew milestones were inportant,but I didn't realize how much of an impact it could have if something was missed and proper steps weren't taken as far as potential treatments or coaxing goes. To help the child to continue to progress as normally as possible.
30 comments:
I really liked this section. I have a hard time with the younger kids at the center that I work at when it comes to outside time. I dont "like" them doing stuff that the older ones can do (like climbing the little ladder to the toy ship). Not because they cant do it, just because i dont want them to get hurt. So this was a good reminder of the "norms" that the age groups can do..
The video was helpful in being aware to look for signs of developmental delays in each of the children, and being able to observe in all the areas throughout the classroom (centers, groups, outside, etc.) and watching how the children play and interact with other children. It also was helpful to pinpoint the big differences in develpomental stages in reguards to playing outside.
This video helped remind me that every child is different and that although they are fallowing along the same lines as the other children that all children are different and they will learn at a pase that fits that child witch is not always the same as others but still in the same guidelines.
Its just a reminder that not only as a caregiver but also as a parent what all we need to look for when looking at milestones. It's always hard to know what is norm and what isn't. Just points out that even when your unsure go ahead and get another opinion. I've noticed that our teachers at our daycare are trying to cut down on the child's "I can do it myself" and the teachers are doing this themselves. Carolyn
This is so true how many times do we say to our own children and to others "dont do that it will hurt you" and they still do it. Reading this paragraph highlights that you do have to take extra precautions with younger children as they have not got a clue sometimes to what they should and should not play with. It highlights the safety aspects of many things you need to take into consideration with younger children.
I definitly got a few pointers out of this section. It's nice to have it spelled out for me what certain stages and age groups do, why they do it-It just really helped me to understand that it is normal and that it's ok, that they want to be independant because they are learning to do it on their own-yet at the same time, it let me know what they are capable of and when I need to step in, to make sure they are 100% safe.
I think this section was great. As providers we do have different ages of kids so it is a great help to me to know the abilities of the children at different ages. I hear some caregivers say oh this 3 year old just does not listen. After reading this I realize well because at that age they are entertaining their own wants. My 8 year old sometimes does this still. It is helpful to me that way too. This also helped to watch for signs of delays. As far as the playground goes I am probably too careful with the kids...hope they still have fun :) shannon t
I think knowing the developmental stages of children is especially important to make sure they are reaching milestones, but I also believe that although this may be true, that every child can be different when it comes to reaching milestones and I think as long as a child is continuing to learn, develop and make progress, then even when some milestones are not reached in a specific time, that it is not a concern for parents or caregivers to panic but rather to just pay attention to the way that particular child is developing while being alert to the fact that all children are different and can learn differently than another child.
Selena
If a child doesn't reach a particular milestone at a certain age, should one immediately think that they need to be concerned, in respect to the future development of said child?
Selena
Do you think genetics have anything to do with developmental delays in children?
Selena
Now always and not soely; but yes.
As for milestones; while some children make up any loss, they should not be ignored.
I am really enjoying all the information and comments from others who do some form of child care.
A lot of things we do as an instinc, but I'm learning not to take anything for granted. We must really pay attention to each child we care for in regards to strengths, weaknesses, and things that may appear to be a bit odd. Pay particular attention to the developement timeline a child has in achieving milestones.
I'm always watching during play time and outside activity. You can never be too careful when alert to children activity.
I like this section because it reminds me that i dont have to worry everytime my kids try to do something and Im afraid of them getting hurt so i tend to stop them sometimes but then i know that they have to do that 'coz thats how they learn.Discovering things and learning how to do stuff and interact with either toys, or what pleased them is a good thing.
The part that explains how important it is for centers to creat safe play areas for children to learn and grow in could not be any more true. I believe that we as child care providers play a huge role in the development of our children. It is very important for our children to be able to play and learn in ways that allow them to grow and develop and have fun with friends!
So my son is 4 years old and very active. However his teacher says that he struggles with cooperative play. I didn't really understand what that meant until I just read it on here. Is that something that I should be pretty concerned about with his age?
It is something that should be encouraged.
I never knew that babies were self center under the age of 2yrs. Now I know why my daughter is always so demanding even though I'm always right there with her. Good to know because I was hoping she wouldn't always be that way.
I think it was important for me to go through this section. As my main job through the summer has been watching the children play on the playground. Really helpful in reminding me what I need to look out for as I watch the children play. Maybe reminding kids to watch for the swing or not climb up something to high. Rachel Madsen
I agree, the video was informative and helpful what to look for developmental signs in each of the children.
Working with 5 through 10 years old children is very challenging, they have their own personality and character and developmental stages, it takes a great deal of love; patience; communications and listening skills as children goes through these growing stages.
Catalina Rodriguez said:
I have learn from these readings and videos that are some adequate development for certain ages. For example, 12 months old, imitate actions; 18 months old, like to pull and push things; 2 years old use 2-4 phrases; 3 years old, play with others; 4 years old, jump from step; 5 years old, bathe self and dress alone.
I would like to know, what we should do to stimulate more our children?
Thanks,
Catalina
the vidiow was very helpful there are difrennt children that learn difrent time
I really liked being reminded that all children are different. Children should not be cookie cutters. They all develop at their own rate.
I as well really liked this section. I was reminded that preschool aged children can't understand cause and effect.
This section was very informative to me as it made me realize my son is right on track with his behavior at the playground. I now realize he doesn't yet have the social skills to interact with other children he does not know.
Colby K.
I have to agree that this section was very helpfully. The different stages in each age group made since. Why around the age group of 2 it seems there favorite word is mine and not like sharing. I thought that it was just my child not use to having to and didn't want to.
Child development, watching for milestones is really important to help our children be the best they can be. Early detection is the way to help.
I knew milestones were inportant,but I didn't realize how much of an impact it could have if something was missed and proper steps weren't taken as far as potential treatments or coaxing goes. To help the child to continue to progress as normally as possible.
Itis always important to look for signs of more serious health problems.
Itis always important to look for signs of more serious health problems.
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