Infant Physical and Motor Development

By Jessica Rodriguez

Agenda

Questions/Announcements Discuss the Unit 3 Project Preview and discuss the Unit 3

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Unit 3 Project

Requirements and Brainstorm

Unit 3 Project…

Analysis of a Learning Environment Choose one of the following choices:

Write a 1- to 2-page paper analyzing what constitutes an ideal learning environment, including the role that both nurture and nature play.

Create a 5- to 7-slide PowerPoint analyzing what constitutes an ideal learning environment, including the role that both nurture and nature play.

Unit 3 Project…

Option 1 and 2 Include specific ideas about how Early

Childhood Care Professionals can create an environment that protects, encourages, enables, and enriches young children.

Include support for your thoughts from our text OR other resources, through the use of citations/quotes.

Unit 3 Project…

Option 1 and 2 Include a title page/slide and reference

page/slide. Include an opening paragraph/slide and

a closing paragraph/slide.

Creating a Learning Environment

Examples of Ideas to Address…

Cognitive Growth _ Stimulation

Play Age and interest appropriate

materials, activities, experiences Outings; library, museums, theatre,

zoo, etc… Hobbies Games Pets Socialization What can you think of ???????

Language Development

Listening Skills

Speaking Skills

Reading Skills

Writing Skills

What does an ideal facility do to help children develop their language skills?

Motor Development Large / Gross Motor Skills

Small / Fine Motor Skills

What materials, activities should centers have to support motor development?

SECURITY/ SAFETYPhysical & Psychosocial Development

Love ▪ Encouragement Respect ▪ Own Space Trust ▪ Sleep Safe Space ▪ Nutrition Coping Skills ▪ Medical Needs Communication ▪ Special Needs Appreciation ▪ Sensory DevelopmentWhat else should an ideal program consider?

CONSISTENCY

Caring Rules & Regulations Schedules Discipline Homework Time Bed Time Meal Time What can you think of ????????

MODELING / TEACHING

Academic Facts, Skills Creativity Responsibilities Organization Priorities Behavior Self Worth, Values What can you think of ???????

Unit 3 Topics

Infant Physical and Motor Development

Infant Development Milestones

Click on the link below to review some of the physical development milestones for infants:

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/firstyearoflife/firstyeardevelopment.html

Come back in 3-4 minutes.

Question:

What are some physical development milestones for infants from birth to age 1?

Physical and Motor Development Milestones

Birth to Age 1 Follows a moving object with eyes Rolls over Sits with support Crawls Stands Holds bottle and uses fingers to feed self Walks with support (or may walk alone) Uses thumb and forefinger to grasp objects

Select one video from below. Come back after the video and share what you learned about the stage of development.

1 month: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfgq7WiHbh4&feature=fvw3 month: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_c14CNX2hw&feature=related4 months:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx90L0nD1E4&feature=related5 months: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugpr_3ULLPE&feature=related6 months: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2SrkBReRYI&feature=related9 months:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFJkkvwMO5g&feature=related12 months:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZsQ45YA5GQ&feature=related 

Question:

What are some ways to facilitate physical and motor development in infants?

Toys

Click on the link below to review toy safety for infants:

http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/learning/safe_toys.html#

Come back in 3-4 minutes.

Question:

How can we ensure that toys and games are safe and promote physical/motor development?

Promote Physical Development through Toys and Games

Provide age appropriate toys Check toys daily for safety Sanitize toys regularly Provide toys that stimulate senses

(hearing, seeing, touch) Avoid over-stimulation

Question:

How can you promote physical and motor development in infants through exploration?

Promote Physical Development through Exploration

Provide play environments that promote large motor development (scooting, crawling, rolling, wiggling)

Encourage exercise and play Make sure the environment is safe,

clean, and secure

Question:

How does the caregiver’s knowledge affect physical development in infants?

Promote Physical Development through Your Knowledge

Be knowledgeable about infant development and milestones

Be aware of “red flags” Assess infant development regularly Keep a record of your observations Communicate with parents

Infant Safety

Click on the link below to review safety for infants:

http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/babies/

Come back in 3-4 minutes.

Question:

How can we ensure that infants have a clean, safe, healthy, and nurturing environment?

Promote Physical Development through Nurture and Care

Be nurturing and responsive to the needs of infants

Feed them regularly (check that food has been properly stored and encourage healthy foods)

Make sure the environment is clean and child-proofed

Question

How can you promote development through your interactions with infants?

Promote Physical Development through Interactions

Talk to infants Tell stories to infants Play with infants Read to infants Sing to infants Dance and move

with infants

References

Puckett, M. & Black, J. (2005). The Young Child. New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc.