Child Development Observation #2

[WLOs: 1, 3] [CLOs: 2, 4]

As you discovered in Week 2 of the course, formally observing childrens’ behavior is an important step in determining their current stage of development and enhancing our ability to support and foster growth in areas where children may not excel. Chapters 7 and 8 of your textbook describe stages of physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development in children 4 – 5 years of age and 6 – 8 years of age. Use the textbook in addition to the video provided with the instructions for this assignment as resources.

To prepare for this assignment,

Age Range

Corresponding Observation Video

Corresponding Developmental Checklist

Early Childhood: 4 – 5 Years of Age

Samantha and Sara Building Towers and Castles (Links to an external site.)

Pick only one child to observe. Samantha is wearing a short sleeve shirt. Sara has long sleeves. Provide the child’s name on your observation form.

Developmental Checklist: 4 To 5 Years download

Required Resources

Text

Groark, C. J., McCarthy, S. K., & Kirk, A. R. (2014). Early child development: From theory to practice. Bridgepoint Education.

• Chapter 7: Early Childhood Development (4–5 years)
• Chapter 8: Early Childhood Development (6–8 years)

Multimedia

Colorado Department of Education. (2015, February 2). Asia and lyric building a road together (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/768LalhqnRw

Colorado Department of Education. (2015, February 3). Samantha and sara building towers and castles (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/XdUx3iHNuhs

Web Page

NAEYC. (n.d.). The Case of Brain Science and Guided Play: A Developing Story (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/may2017/case-brain-science-guided-play

• On this webpage, the author provides information about considerations for play that may assist you in your Importance of Play: Interactive Newsletter discussion this week.
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Recommended Resources

Web Pages

Bongiorno, L. (n.d). 10 things every parent should know about play (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development/child-development/10-things-every-parent-should-know-about-play

• On this web page, the author discusses the importance of play for young children. The author gives examples of the different developmental domains and how play helps a child develop. This information may assist you in your Importance of Play:Interactive Newsletter discussion this week.
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Gowmon, V. (n.d.). Playful quotes for the child in your heart (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from https://www.vincegowmon.com/playful-quotes-for-the-child-in-your-heart/

• This web page provides inspiring and playful quotations from a variety of authorities and may assist you in your Importance of Play: Interactive Newsletter discussion this week.
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NAEYC for Families. (n.d). The 10 NAEYC program standards (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from https://families.naeyc.org/accredited-article/10-naeyc-program-standards

• This web page gives an overview of 10 NAEYC standards that help families make good choices in helping their child develop. This information may assist you in your Importance of Play: Interactive Newsletter discussion this week.
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Early Childhood: 6 – 8 Years of Age

Asia and Lyric Building a Road Together (Links to an external site.)

Pick only one child to observe. Asia is wearing black pants. Lyric is wearing a pink skirt. Provide the child’s name on your observation form.

Developmental Checklist: 6 To 8 Years download

In your paper, 

• Complete the sections of the corresponding developmental checklist, including the summary section, that you observed while watching your chosen video. 
  • Note: You will not be able to complete all sections, so many will be left blank.  
  • Paste the checklist on the first page of your assignment (after your title page). 
• Summarize the typical development that you observed in the child (i.e., the areas that you were able to check off on the checklist). 
• Explain the developmental concerns you have for this child based on your observation. If you did not see a clear concern, discuss at least one area you were not able to check off the checklist. 
• Explain, based on your observation and your desired future professional role, how you might support this child using developmentally appropriate practices. 
• Identify some developmentally appropriate activities you can do with the child to support at least two different developmental domains (physical, social/emotional, self-help, cognitive, language). 
• Identify one or two considerations or suggestions that should be included into the classroom environment to support the needs of the child. 

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