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After completing this unit, you should be able to:

Discuss age appropriate behavioral expectations and intervention strategies for the early childhood care professional educator.

Discuss ways to facilitate social, emotional, and cognitive development.

We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.

What are some of the social developmental characteristics of a young child between the

ages of 13 and 24 months?

The world is how he views it only. Will participate in parallel play, rarely

cooperative play. Enjoys being around and with other

children. Competes for toys. Tries to give friends toys but gets upset

when they take it. Sharing does not mean anything to a

child of this age.(The American Academy of Pediatrics, 1998)

Imitates behavior of others, especially adults and older children.

Increasingly aware of herself as separate from others.

Increasingly enthusiastic about company of other children.

(The American Academy of Pediatrics, 1998, p. 267).

What are some of the social developmental characteristics of a young child between the ages of 24 to 36 months?

May have one or two special friends. More than likely will have confrontations

with others over toys. Initiates friendships through pretend play. Uses items like stuffed animals or dolls to

overcome fears. Enjoys to run and chase. Uses their words in pretend play and with

their friends.(Segal, Bardige, Woika, & Leinfelder, 2006)

Imitates adults and playmates

Spontaneously shows affection for familiar playmates.

Can take turns in games

Understands concept of “mine” and “his/hers”

(The American Academy of Pediatrics, 1998, p. 306).

How can interactive play help children to learn social and cognitive skills (prosocial behaviors)?

Field TripFostering Prosocial

Behavior in Young Children By Kathy Preusse

http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=566

Play and work with others Make choices and encounter the

consequences of those choices Figure out how to enter play situations with

others  Negotiate social conflicts with language Develop other skills that characterize

socially competent human beings (Bredekamp & Copple, 1997, p. 118)

What are some examples of ways (or activities) to help toddlers develop healthy social skills?

Facilitate positive interactions

Helping children make choices

Promoting entry into play groups

Helping negotiate conflicts

Promoting self control

Environment and curriculum (Preusse, 2008)

Provide activities constructed for two or more children to explore and use language.

Provide floor puzzles for more than one child to build together toward a common goal.

Provide at least three of each toy to promote parallel play leading toward cooperative play.

Any other ideas???

How can we support the natural desire that the toddler has for independence?

Allow the toddler to pick his own clothes.

Allow the toddler to try new things even if he might make mistakes.

Try not to be dominant while playing with a toddler.

Any other ideas?

Describe some behaviors of toddlers and the challenge they present to caregivers.

Temper Tantrums

Terrible Twos - "No!" being the most used word

Emerging independence

Bites or hits

(The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, 2011).

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REMINDER! ALL LATE WORK IS DUE BY THE END OF UNIT 8!

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you One page handout Study Rubric requirements before

completing Study Project directions before completing

Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it. 

~Harold Hulbert

Bredekamp, S., & Copple, C. (Eds.; 1997). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs. Washington, DC: NAEYC.

Pruesse, K. (2008). Fostering prosocial behavior in young children. Early Childhood News. Retrieved April 1, 2011 from http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=566

Segal, M., Bardige, B., Woika, M., & Leinfelder, J. (2006). All about child care and early education: A comprehensive resource for child care professionals. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (1998). The complete and authoritative guide: Caring for your baby and young child. New York, NY: Author.

The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (2011). Why is my child acting this way?: Help for parents of children with challenging behavior. Retrieved April 1, 2011 from http://www.childcareaware.org/en/subscriptions/dailyparent/volume.php?id=27