Helping Your Toddler Learn and Grow Toddler Development Helping Your Toddler Learn and Grow

The Importance of Cognitive Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nz2dtv--ok https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nz2dtv--ok

How Do Children Learn? Incidental Learning unplanned sees and understands results of accidental actions Imitative Learning learns skills and behaviours by watching and imitating others Trial and Error Learning child tries several solutions to a problem before finding out what works Directed Learning child is taught skills and behaviour either formally or informally

Types of Play Solitary plays alone too young to share Parallel 18 months+ plays beside another child pays little attention to the other child Cooperative 3 years+ play together with same toy may start to talk or share with each other

Providing Independent Learning Opportunities Self Feeding unbreakable dishes bite-sized foods comfortable spot to eat Self-Dressing clothes that are easy to put on elastic waist Velcro Grooming Skills provide own towel, brush, toothbrush, stool demonstrate skills (provide example) Helping Others put toys away put laundry away be patient

Assessing Your Toddler’s Personality Read the article “What’s Your Toddler’s Personality Type?”. Answer the following questions: How do “nurture” and “nature” each play a role in developing your toddler’s personality? Define each of the four described personality types. What are some strategies you can use to bring out the best in each? It is recommended that you create a chart when answering this question. How might labels impact a toddler’s development? Provide three examples of “new” labels, noting how they could improve your toddler’s self esteem.

The Mind of a Toddler Read the article “What’s Your Toddler’s Personality Type?”. Answer the following questions: How do “nurture” and “nature” each play a role in developing your toddler’s personality? Define each of the four described personality types. What are some strategies you can use to bring out the best in each? It is recommended that you create a chart when answering this question. How might labels impact a toddler’s development? Provide three examples of “new” labels, noting how they could improve your toddler’s self esteem.

The Mind of a Toddler http://learn360.infobase.com/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=82665&tScript=0

Toddler Misbehaviour Self Centered think about their own wants and needs not aware of/thinking about others Negativism do the opposite of what others want focused on independence; frustrated when they’re not given it Temper Tantrums release anger or frustration by screaming, crying, etc. because they can’t express their independence Separation Anxiety fear of being away from caregivers/familiar environment

Discipline Techniques Distraction provide attractive alternative to distract from dangerous or unsafe situations Physical Removal move children to a new setting to prevent further forbidden behaviour Give Reasons tell children reasons why certain behaviour is desired/undesired Teach By Example setting a positive example has the most lasting influence

Dealing with Fear do not shame a child for his or her fears encourage the child to talk about his or her fears give strategies for dealing with fears (eg., use a night light if he or she is afraid of the dark) make new situations more secure by being there/in the background discuss new experiences in advance