Infant Physical and Motor Development

1. Infant Physical and Motor Development By Jessica Rodriguez

2. Agenda • Questions/Announcements • Discuss the Unit 3 Project • Preview and discuss the Unit 3 content

3. Unit 3 Project Requirements and Brainstorm

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Creating a Learning Environment Examples of Ideas to Address…

8. 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 ???????

9. Language Development • Listening Skills • Speaking Skills • Reading Skills • Writing Skills What does an ideal facility do to help children develop their language skills?

10. Motor Development • Large / Gross Motor Skills • Small / Fine Motor Skills What materials, activities should centers have to support motor development?

11. SECURITY/ SAFETYPhysical & Psychosocial Development • Love ▪ Encouragement • Respect ▪ Own Space • Trust ▪ Sleep • Safe Space ▪ Nutrition • Coping Skills ▪ Medical Needs • Communication ▪ Special Needs • Appreciation ▪ Sensory Development What else should an ideal program consider?

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

13. MODELING / TEACHING • Academic Facts, Skills • Creativity • Responsibilities • Organization • Priorities • Behavior • Self Worth, Values • What can you think of ???????

14. Unit 3 Topics Infant Physical and Motor Development

15. 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.

16. Question: What are some physical development milestones for infants from birth to age 1?

17. 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

18. 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=fvw 3 month: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_c14CNX2hw&feature=related 4 months: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx90L0nD1E4&feature=related 5 months: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugpr_3ULLPE&feature=related 6 months: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2SrkBReRYI&feature=related 9 months: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFJkkvwMO5g&feature=related 12 months: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZsQ45YA5GQ&feature=related

19. Question: What are some ways to facilitate physical and motor development in infants?

20. 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.

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

22. 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

23. Question: How can you promote physical and motor development in infants through exploration?

24. 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

25. Question: How does the caregiver’s knowledge affect physical development in infants?

26. 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

27. 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.

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

29. 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

30. Question How can you promote development through your interactions with infants?

31. 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

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