Nathan, 4 years old

Review all of the documents provided for Case Study #2.

Write a 1- to 2-page response that addresses the following:

• Analyze the work sample from Nathan
• Describe at least one specific aspect of the work sample that reveals something about Nathan’s physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development
• Provide a rationale for your response that uses specific examples from the work sample and connections to the professional knowledge base

Part III: Analysis and Recommendation

In a 5- to 7-page response, analyze the information in each case study, and make a recommendation for developmentally appropriate practice for each child. Your response should include:

• A brief analysis of each child’s physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development, based on the documents and videos provided and your knowledge of the frameworks of early childhood development
• A recommendation for at least two additional strategies that could be used to gather information from families about the development of the children in the case studies (Note: Explain why information from families is critical in assessing development)
• A recommendation for developmentally appropriate learning experiences for each child, with an explanation of how these experiences reflect the principles of developmentally appropriate practice