Caring for Toddlers Chapter 26 Sylvia Flores Ready, Set, Teach II 2 nd

Objectives  Identify different programs for toddlers  Plan a safe and healthy environment  Describe how to nurture Physical Intellectual Emotional Social

Vocabulary  Negativism  Productive Language  Receptive Language  Separation Anxiety  Temper Tantrum

Toddlers  Child between the age of twelve until thirty-six months.

Challenge of Toddlerhood  Everything is an adventure  Discover  Obedience  Self Control

Programs for Toddlers  Eight toddlers and two adults per classroom  Be staffed by Skilled Understanding

The Classroom  Physical Environment Allow them to grow Reflect their new abilities

Replace high chairs for small chairs Cribs for cots Baby swings for rocking horses

The Classroom  Home like atmosphere  Soft sofas and rockers  Divide classroom in learning centers Science Music Art Language

Daily Routines  Program could include Snacks Meals Naps Story time Outdoor play Accept adult guidance

Toileting Skills  Child may gesture  Never force child  Be alert for signs  Within five minutes  Training

Health and Safety  Wash hands  Medicine and toxic substances kept away  Lock refrigerator  Keep small objects away  Toys chosen with safety in mind

Nurturing  Good communication with parents Extent vocabulary Language spoken at home Use of restroom Child’s typical behavior Gross skills Fine motor skills

Physical Development  Gross motor skills Push Pull Running  Fine Motor Skills Puzzles Blocks Finger painting

Intellectual Development  Use of senses  Similarities and differences  Trial and error  Nature items  Learn by watching as well as doing

Emotional Development  They are coping with fears  Struggling with self-control  Teachers help identify Feelings Behavior Fears

Separation Anxiety  Typical when New baby is born Dealing with divorce  Hard emotional bond with parents

Negativism  Refusing to do what is asked or doing just the opposite.  Child is not bad  Give toddlers independence

Temper Tantrums  Want to do for themselves  Face many limitations  Provide activities in which child can succeed.

Social Development  Move from solitary play to parallel play Limits of social behavior Behave to Share

Biting  Frustration  Anger  Attend the victim first  Talk to the parents about it

Moral Development  Others have needs and desires  Learning to identify feelings  Control reactions  Moral guidance  Social skills  Following slow rules

Teacher’s Qualities  It is a big experience  Patience  Potential

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