Learning Activities for Infants and Toddlers: An Easy Guide for Everyday Use (Creating Child-Centered Classrooms)
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (610 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1889544124 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Learning Activities for Infants and Toddlers makes it simple for caregivers to make every moment with the child a learning opportunity!. Symbols link each activity to a chart of development so that caregivers and parents can plan appropriate learning activities. Learning Activities for Infants and Toddlers offers caregivers, home visitors, and parents more than 100 learning activities based on the latest research on infant and toddler development. The easy-to-use format includes simple steps for preparation, a list of low or no-cost materials, and a "home connection" to involve parents and expand the activity at home
This book is OK This book goes through practical activities for infants and toddlers. It begins with a section on development and learning, and follows with simple activities to help develop emotional, social, cognitive, language, gross and fine motor skills. I thought it was a little oversimplified for professional use (I am a therapist), but it has some good ideas if you are a new parent or trying to set up a daycare/Sunday school/play group type of environment.
© Reprinted by permission. For example, families may use the child's name throughout the day as described above. • Continue to state the child's name if he does not give it in these turn-taking games. All rights reserved. They may also play silly games with names, such as saying "Are you Mommy? Daddy? Alexander? Oh! You are Alexander! That is you--Alexander!" . Excerpt. Excerpt from Chapter 4: The Toddler (18-24 mos.) I Know My Name Purpose: The child will say his first name either when asked, "What is your name?" or spontaneously, in referring to himself. For e