Unit Five Physical and Motor Development of the Toddler CE114
Marilyn Jones Kaplan University Feel free to visit with your
classmates. Class will begin in a few minutes.
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Outline Physical and motor competence Relationship between
physical/motor and psychosocial development Factors influencing
physical and motor development Health and well being issues
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This Weeks Quote "Play is the highest form of research. Albert
Einstein
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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 February 15th!
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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
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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.
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Field Trip Go to our WikispaceWikispace Explore the resources
on the page for Unit 5. Return to the seminar and be prepared to
share 2 interesting things that you discovered.
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What are some activities that can help a toddler develop a
greater and more positive sense of self during this time?
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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
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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
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What are some safe ways that you can encourage toddler
exploration, discovery and independence?
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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
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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.
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Thank you for attending tonights seminar! Have a great
week!!