1. © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 12 Developmentally Appropriate Cognitive/Language/Literacy Environments: For Infants

2. © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Understanding Sensorimotor Intelligence Substage 1After birth Simple reflexes—suck, grasp, cry Accidental, random movements Substage 2After 1 month Some control over bodies Repetition and practice Substage 3After 4 months More active interest in surroundings Cause and effect Substage 4Around 8 months Intentional behavior/Imitation Solve problems

3. © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Language Development

4. © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles for Cognitive Development

5. © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles for Cognitive Development

6. © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Materials Appropriate at Various Stages

7. © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Appropriate Adult Roles to Nurture Cognitive Growth the physical environment for exploration the social-emotional environment for exploration the cognitive match Caregivers create

8. © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Nurturing Language/Literacy Development Speak face-to-face from the beginning Teach language as conversation Reinforce cooing and babbling sounds Tie monologues to objects Occasionally simplify speech Sing and recite rhymes Read books with infants Encourage words in older infants Recognize that children are exposed to different languages Recognize infants’ interests