Chapter 13 Developmentally Appropriate CognitiveLanguageLiteracy Environments For Toddlers Slides: 9 Download presentation Chapter 13 Developmentally Appropriate Cognitive/Language/Literacy Environments: For Toddlers © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Understanding Toddler Cognitive Intelligence Substage 5 12 to 18 months Increased repertoire of physical skills Trial-and-error Substage 6 Around 18 Deferred imitation months Representational thought © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Language Development © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Developmentally Appropriate Cognitive Environments • Burton White’s research concludes that there are three roles for adult caregivers: – designer of the child’s world – consultant – authority © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Planning • Is based on observed developmental levels • Takes into account the particular learning style of toddlers • Is based on observed interest • Makes connections between different experiences © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Teaching Toddlers © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Materials and Activities for Sensorimotor Learning • • • Creative corner Large motor play Construction area Sensory exploration Housekeeping area Book area © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Teaching Language/Literacy to Toddlers © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Principles of Teaching Language/Literacy to Toddlers © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Dap kindergartenDefine developmentally appropriateDevelopmentally appropriate environmentDevelopmentally appropriate curriculum 7th editionDefine developmentally appropriate practicePrinciples of developmentally appropriate practiceDevelopmentally appropriate curriculum 7th editionDevelopmentally appropriate curriculum 7th editionGoals of socializationPlay activity meaning