Chapter 3 ~ Infants and Children

Please do notes and terms for Chapter 3.  Once you have review the chapter and taken notes please answer the following questions.
1. Why is the period of the embryo regarded as the most dramatic prenatal phase?  Why is the period of the the fetus called the "growth and finishing" phase?
2. Senario ~ Your friend Amber is two months pregnant, she wonders how the embryo is being fed and what parts of the baby have formed. "I don't look pregnant yet, so does that mean not much development has taken place?" she asks.  How do you respond to Amber's questions?
3. Senario ~ It is your job to promote healthy prenatal development what three environmental influences would you publicize to educate expecting parents and why?
4. List psychological factors during pregnancy that predict parenting effectiveness after childbirth.
5. Reflect ~ As you are nearing adulthood reflect on how you see your parents and their parenting.  Are they loving, caring parents, or cold and distant?  Are they stearn and unfair, to they treat you with respect?  What kind a parent do you want to be?  What is important for you to provide for your children? Explain.

Brain Enrichment Box

Select a theme (ex: ocean, outer space, sports, dogs, holidays, insects, flowers, etc) and create an enrichment box for preschool children by gathering ten different stimulating objects. They must include items that encourage a child’s growth in these areas of development: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, art, music, and dramatic play. Students then implement the box with a toddler and also share with their class. At the conclusion of the project, the students self-evaluate the box and write a short reflection based on their observation and interaction with the child as they explore the box..


Brain Enrichment Box Rubric ~

Theme Knowledge

4 ~ All of the materials in the box increase the knowledge or skills of a child about the theme. The theme is 
       relevant and interesting.
3 ~ Most of the materials in the box increase the knowledge or skills of a child about the theme. The theme is
      relevant and interesting.
2 ~ Some of the materials in the box increase the knowledge or skills of a child about the theme. The theme  
       is not relevant or interesting.
1 ~ Some of the materials in the box increase the knowledge or skills of a child about the theme. However,
       the theme is not relevant and/or interesting.

Creativity: Box, bag, barrel...whatever, may not necessarily be covererd by decorations but will be appealing.

4 ~ The student made the box fun to use by creative decorations, materials and game suggestions.
3 ~ The student made the box fun to use by some creative decorations, materials and/or game suggestions.
2 ~ The student made the box fun to use few creative decorations, or few materials or game suggestions.
1 ~ The student did not make the box fun to use.

Attractiveness: May use other types of containers that may not be colorful, but will be intriquing.

4 ~ Contrasting colors and at least 2 original graphics were used to give the box visual appeal.
3 ~ Contrasting colors and at least 1 original graphic were used to give the box visual appeal.
2 ~ Contrasting colors were used to give box visual appeal.
1 ~ Little or no color and no graphics were included.

Materials

4 ~ 10 materials that were all different were included, including at least 1 book
3 ~ 5-9 materials that were all different were included.
2 ~ 3-4 materials that were all different were included.
1 ~ 1-2 materials that were different were included.

Areas of Development

4 ~The student explained how the box could be used to enhance the areas of development in all 7 areas.
3 ~The student explained how the box could be used to enhance the areas of development in 5-6 areas.
2 ~ The student explained how the box could be used to enhance the areas of development in 3-4 areas.
1 ~ The student explained how the box could be used to enhance the areas of development in 1-2 areas.

The Role Of Fathers in Childrearing ~

Thinking about parents: what role should father's perform? Please be very specific. Think in terms of pregnancy, childbirth and raising infants and toddlers. Give several examples of what a dad should do as well as examples of dad's who parent well.

****This is also for CCV. Comment on at least 3 entries by other students on the ccv moodle thread.*****

Montessori and Waldorf Field Trip

Now that we have visited a Montessori, Waldorf, and a public elementary school (last year) please compare and contrast the three. Talk about how you felt in each place, comfort level, etc.  What did you notice about how each place was set up, decor, paint, etc..?
What did you enjoy the most from each place?  What did you like the least about each? 
In your own teaching what would you take from each of the styles of teaching you saw to enhance your own teaching?

Diapering or Hand Washing Procedure Display

Please choose either Diapering or Hand Washing Procedure and create a display to hang in WTG.  This display should include the procedure and illustrations so that children can understand each step.  See me if you have questions.

Hand Washing Write Up ~

Please answer the following questions for the VCCICC Certificate of Proficiency.  You can cut and paste these questions into google docs.  DO NOT POST THEM  ON HERE.

1.  Analyze how the child care environment supports or challenges hand washing procedures.
2. Your assessment of how the developemental age of the children in the hand washing assessment can support and challenge hand washing procedures.
3.  Two activities you can do with children tht will help support regular and effective hand washing procedures.
4. List 10 circumstances during the course of the day that a child or teacher in a licensed center must wash his/her hands and why.

Diapering Write Up

Please answer the following questions in google doc.  You can cut and paste the questions into google docs.

1.  Do the VT State Regulations regarding diaper changing align with the diaper changing policy posted in WTG? Why or Why not?
2.  Identify a credible source on the internet for information on at least one disease that can be spread through imporper diapering procedures.
3.  List 5 ways a 12 month old toddler can help with diapering procedures. 
4.  Describe in writing why it is not appropriate for a teacher, about to change diaper, to say the following: "Yuck! you are stinky and messy and I don't want to be the one to change your diaper!"

Infants and Children Text

Read Chapter 2 Biological, Environmental Foundations
Notes and Terms

Vocab 10-3-11

Subjective ~
Objective ~
Observe ~
Concise ~

Observation Questions - from notes.

1. What are three advantages to knowing about and using the tools of observation?


2. In reading this lesson we learn that our words are a powerful tool. What does this mean?

3. Review the methods/tools of observation. Choose one and observe a child or a group of children.

• What method/tool did you use?
•  When did you use this method of observation?
• What did you learn from your observation?
• What will you do as a result of this observation?

4. There are many ways to store observation materials (notes, writing samples, pictures, artwork, photos, etc.). Tell us how you will keep everything organized?