Infant Toddler course
by summer mendes
1. Class Objectives
1.1. understanding developmental milestones
1.2. implementing engaging activities
1.3. supporting social and emotional growth
1.4. creating safe learning enviorment
2. Developmental Domains
2.1. Cognitive Development
2.1.1. exploration and problem solving
2.1.2. early literacy and nurmercy
2.2. Physical Development
2.2.1. gross motor skills
2.2.2. fine motor skills
2.3. Language Development
2.3.1. communication skills
2.3.2. vocabulary expantion
2.4. Social Emotional Development
2.4.1. attactment and trust
2.4.2. social skills and cooperation
3. Curriculum Areas
3.1. Play Based Learning
3.1.1. types of play
3.1.2. importance of play learning
3.2. Thematic Units
3.2.1. Animals
3.2.2. seasons
3.2.3. community helpers
3.3. Arts and Creativity
3.3.1. music and movement
3.3.2. visual arts
3.4. Literacy and Language
3.4.1. story telling techniques
3.4.2. interactive reading
4. Teaching Stratergies
4.1. Observation and Assesment
4.1.1. developmental checklists
4.2. Positive Guidence Techniques
4.2.1. redirection and praise
4.2.2. setting boundaries
5. Assessment and Evaluation
5.1. Evaluating child progress
5.1.1. developmental milestones