Unit Five Physical and Motor Development of the Toddler CE114 Marilyn Jones Kaplan University Feel free to socialize with your classmates. Class will begin at 8 PM.

Outline Physical and motor competence Relationship between physical/motor and psychosocial development Factors influencing physical and motor development Health and well being issues

This Week’s Quote "Play is the highest form of research.” Albert Einstein

Final Project Option 1 (preferred) On-site visit to a child care facility Option 2 Describe an ideal child care facility Detailed directions and a sample project can be found in Unit One and Unit Nine Due at the end of Unit 9 – November 23 rd !

Physical and Motor Competence in the One to Three Year Old General Physical Characteristics Expected Growth Patterns/Developmental Milestones Vision and Hearing Perceptual-Motor Development Toddlers with Special needs

Relationship Between Physical/Motor and Psychosocial Development During this time, toddlers begin to develop a “knowledge of self”. They begin to realize that things happen as a result of their efforts.

Field Trip Go to our WikispaceWikispace – If your last name begins with A-G watch the first video – If your last name begins with H-O take a look at the link under the video (iVillage Development Tracker) – If your last name begins with P-Z (Benefits of Outdoor Childcare) Return to the seminar and be prepared to share 2 interesting things that you discovered.

What are some activities that can help a toddler develop a greater and more positive sense of self during this time?

Factors Influencing Physical and Motor Development Nutrition General Health and Freedom from Disease Sleep Patterns Dental Health Safety Opportunities to Interact, Explore, and Play Appropriate and Inappropriate Expectations

Health and Well-being Issues in Toddler Development Poverty Nutritional Deficiencies Immunization Benefits and Risks Non-parental Child Care Other Communicable Diseases and Health Issues Environmental Toxins

What are some safe ways that you can encourage toddler exploration, discovery and independence?

Role of the Early Childhood Professional Safe, hygienic and healthy environment Proper nutrition/ongoing health oversight Developmentally appropriate activities and expectations Encourage exploration/discovery/independence Positive/supportive/protective guidance

Role of the Early Childhood Professional Positive body/gender awareness Encourage large and small motor development Facilitate perceptual-motor development Monitor for signs or symptoms of special needs or illness Model good health and hygiene behaviors Puckett, M. B. & Black, J. K. (2005). The Young Child (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, new Jersey: Pearson Prentice hall.

I hope you enjoyed today’s chat. Have a great week!!