LAVC Child Development Essay

Discuss the following after Reading the PDF about Resources for Infant Educarers Article: (2 pages)

1. What two differences about being an Educarer instead of a Caregiver really struck you as important for people to know who work with Infants and Toddlers?

2. Describe your experience with Infants or Toddlers, in your life.

Magda Gerber’s word is EDUCARER (not educator) because she believes we are educating and caring for infants and toddlers.

ASSIGNMENT 2

Step 1: Read chapter 4

Step 2: Watch the video https://www.virtuallabschool.org/preschool/physical-development/lesson-2?module=7541 (Links to an external site.)

In this video, preschooler children ages 3-5 demonstrate gross and fine motor skills while playing outside and inside. You can observe either all three age groups or focus on one age group only.

Step 3: After watching the video, complete the Physical development (gross and fine motor skills) checklist. See the form below. Also, see an example of the physical observation.

Step 4: Summarize what you have learned about the children’s fine and gross motor skills

Step 5: Write recommendations of physical activities that will enhance children’s gross and fine motor skills.

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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OBSERVATION FORM Download PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OBSERVATION FORM

EXAMPLE OF PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OBSERVATION