TODDLER Development OBJECTIVES I will be able to

TODDLER Development OBJECTIVES I will be able to : • Describe how toddlers develop Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially • Discuss effective ways to handle a temper tantrum • Discuss ways to encourage healthy social skills for toddlers • Create some fun learning opportunities for a toddler

TODDLERS (1 to 3 YEARS) Journal LEFT HAND SIDE List what you already know about toddlers for each area of development • PHYSICAL • INTELLECTUAL • EMOTIONAL • SOCIAL

DVD: The Child from 1 to 3 In you Journal on LEFT HAND SIDE Write down : Physical Intellectual Emotional Social While viewing the DVD- write down examples of developmental milestones for each area of development.

Emotional Development Discussion Questions • This period in a child’s development is sometimes called “the terrible two’s. ” What are some positive ways that parents and caretakers can cope with a child who is exhibiting challenging behavior? • What are some effective ways to handle a toddler’s temper tantrum?

Social Development Discussion Questions • What are some ways in which you can observe whether a toddler is well adjusted and developing healthy social skills? • What are some opportunities that can help to further the development of social skills -outside of the immediate family?

Intellectual Development Discussion Questions • A toddler’s natural behavior is to be curious. What are some of the basic environmental stimuli that a caregiver of a child this age should take into consideration in order to promote healthy and safe intellectual development? • What are some ways that adults and caregivers can help toddlers learn language? • What is meant by directed and incidental learning? • Describe a situation in which a toddler might learn through imitation.

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