FCS7-ECE1

Unit 2: Early Childhood Education Students will analyze human growth and development and demonstrate the integration of knowledge, skills, and practices of the caregiver- educator roles.

Unit 2: Early Childhood Education a) List stages of human development b) Describe the influence of heredity and environment on human development c) List careers related to working with children d) Create developmentally appropriate games and activities for young children e) Identify safety rules when working with children f) List techniques for positive relationships with children.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions! Compromise, Compromise, Compromise! The Decision to Have Children

Parenting is the process of caring for children and guiding their growth and development

Why do people have children? Some people feel pressure from family or friends Some people are in committed relationships and want to share their love and time with a child

Are you ready? Do we want children? Are we mature enough to have a child? Have we completed our education? Is our relationship mature and stable? Are we willing to make long-term sacrifices? Do we have a good understanding of how children grow and develop? Do we have enough money to support a family? Are we willing to meet the physical and emotional needs of a child?

Changes That Occur…. Lifestyle changes Financial changes Career changes

Lifestyle Changes Once you have a child you cannot just walk away. Newborn must be fed every few hours, every day Children also need to have diapers changed, be bathed, have interaction, play, help with homework, driven to doctor, driven to activities, etc.

Financial Changes CHILDREN COST A LOT OF MONEY! Provide children with food, clothing, shelter, and health care. Pay for camps, sports activities, toys, after-school activity, daycare etc. Cost of raising a child is 2.5 to 3 times the family yearly income at the time the child is born.

Career Changes May have to reduce hours at work, not take a promotion, work from home, do less traveling with work, find a lower paying job that allows you more time off, or one parent stay home all together. Career plans may have to be put on hold until child is old enough for school.

Human Growth and Development What is human growth and development? What are the stages of human growth and development? What influence do heredity and the environment have on human development? What are 15 child related careers?

Young Infants – 6 months or younger Physical Developments Neck muscles strengthen Kick legs and roll Intellectual Developments Uses senses to understand the world (colors, sounds, smells, and textures Language Developments Cooing, laughing, and crying Emotional Developments Shows emotions through body movements, facial expressions, and crying Social Developments Socializes with caregivers by facial expressions and crying Moral Developments Relies upon parents to tell them what is right and wrong

Older Infants – 6-12 months Physical Developments Sits up alone, crawls, and stands (maybe walk!) Intellectual Developments Explores objects by putting things in mouth Enjoys music, picture books, and simply games Language Developments Babbling – speaks first word Emotional Developments Shows emotions through body movements, facial expressions, and crying Social Developments Interacts with caregivers b imitating actions and facial expressions Moral Developments Relies upon parents to tell them what is right and wrong

Young Toddler – Months Physical Developments Eats table foods, uses spoon to eat, drinks from a straw Walks, Climbs steps, and runs, rolls a ball, turns pages of a book, scribbles with crayons Intellectual Developments Explores surroundings – must be monitored!! Language Developments Babbling and starting to speak more words Emotional Developments Shows emotions through body movements, crying, and actions Social Developments Wants more independence from caregivers Moral Developments Relies on parents to tell them what is right and wrong

Older Toddler – Months Physical Developments Runs, jumps, walks on tip-toes, climbs, pedals a bike, throws/catches a ball Potty trained Washes own hands and can dress themselves Intellectual Developments Learns basic skills of living life (getting dressed, using bathroom, etc.) Language Developments Increased vocabulary, asks questions and uses longer sentences Emotional Developments Verbally expresses thoughts and feelings Social Developments Parallel play – plays with other children but not WITH them Moral Developments Begins developing inner thought (conscience)

Preschoolers– 3 – 5 years Physical Developments Large motor skills are well developed Fine motor skills are developing (cutting with scissors, printing name) Intellectual Developments Learning basic skills for school (writing simple words, name, reading, etc.) Language Developments Vocabulary grows Emotional Developments Develops emotions such as jealousy, curiosity, fear, and joy Social Developments Cooperative play – plays with other children and learns to share, take turns, solve problems Moral Developments Inner thought still developing

School-Aged Children – starts at age 5 Physical Developments Rides bikes and plays team sports Fine motor skills allow them to write and draw Intellectual Developments Spends more time away from home Reads, arithmetic, reasons, and problem-solves Language Developments Learns more complex words and how to form more complex sentences Emotional Developments Experiences stress from school Sensitive and experiences embarrassement Social Developments Learns teamwork and compromise Moral Developments Understands right and wrong and generally does what is right

Adolescents – years old Physical Developments Develops physical traits as adults Intellectual Developments Learns more complex skills to advance in life outside of school Language Developments Vocabulary expands Emotional Developments Could experience mood swings Social Developments Friendships become stronger Romantic relationships develop Moral Developments Reason and thinks of alternatives to problems or actions

Adults – 21 to death Physical Developments Fully grown Intellectual Developments Advanced studies, takes on new skills and hobbies Language Developments Vocabulary continues to expand if so desired Emotional Developments Generally more stable, but can also experience mood swings depending on life stressors Social Developments Friendships become life-long Romance leads to long-term commitments and children Moral Developments Reason and thinks of alternatives to problems or actions

Effect of Location on Human Growth and Development Where we grow up and who raises us makes us who we are What we eat and how we eat it develops our cultural practices Religious practices effect social interactions

VALUE OF PLAY

Child’s Play Child’s natural way of learning Provide toys that are safe and fun Stimulate a child’s imagination Promotes exercise and coordination

Child’s Play Make-believe play Creative materials Not creating a real image

Types of Child’s Play Imaginary Worlds Dress-Up Being You Dolls and Stuffed Toys Drawing and Painting

How to Build Positive Relationships Fascinate infants with simple, sensory experiences. Play peek-a-boo with infants. Make mealtime fun-airplane noises or cut sandwiches into fun shapes Play pretend with toddlers. Make play out of work-give them “jobs” Explore nature-pick flowers, collect leaves, go on nature walk Encourage preschoolers’ imagination

Toy Safety Before giving a child a toy, make sure it is: Clean Unbreakable Free or sharp edges Too large to swallow Age appropriate

6 What is Play Dough? FCS7-ECE1 STEP 1: WRITE THE NUMBER 6 IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER STEP 2: IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER WRITE THE STANDARD FCS7-ECE1 STEP 3: ON THE TOP LINE WRITE THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION What is Play Dough? STEP 4: COPY Play Dough recipe Kool-aid Play Dough Recipe Ingredients: 1 /2 Cup Flour 1 /4 Cup Salt 1 /4 Cup Water 2 teaspoons Oil 1 Package of Kool-aid 1.Mix together flour, salt, and Kool-aid 2.Add the water and oil and mix well 3.Knead the mixture until it forms a soft dough 4.Have fun! 5.Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator

7 Why is play important to a developing child? FCS7-ECE1 STEP 1: WRITE THE NUMBER 7 IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER STEP 2: IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER WRITE THE STANDARD FCS7-ECE1 STEP 3: ON THE TOP LINE WRITE THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION Why is play important to a developing child? STEP 4: Prepare your page to write an essay Essay: 1.Write two well formed paragraphs answering these questions: What qualities does a person need to work with children? How do those qualities impact child development? Your essay must be neat, legible (readable), follow proper English conventions (spelling, punctuation). This is your culminating activity for this unit and is a summative grade.