Human+Development-+Preschool+through+School+Age

Welcome to Preschool through School Age Due to the slow start on last semester, we need to learn about toddlers before going on to learning about the preschool age. Therefore lets take a look at the toddler. Since emotional development is like a rollercoaster, develop a chart that explains each age, the emotions they go through, the causes, and some tips that a caregiver can use to help the toddler be successful during this time. , Once we have completed Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Development of the toddler, complete the following project.

Now do some research on toy safety by doing Toy Safety lesson29( Get this from me) [|www.toysafety.net] Now invent a toy for a toddler by doing the following assignment- Take the toddler test when you are through.

Now it is time to explore the preschooler. This is a stage of ongoing growth and learning. Active...active...active. Throughout this unit we are going to take some time to observe and work with preschoolers, so some of your class time may be in the preschool area. During this time you may get to plan and carry out activities for them.

First of all complete the workbook section of chapter 13.

Next complete the "Look what I can Do" and "Top 10 Physical features"assignment.







The preschooler once again goes through emotional roller coasters in order to understand his/her emotions. Read the chapter 14 and complete the activity sheets then spend some time observing preschoolers. If at all possible observe a variety of settings (formal-in school and informal-recess/play) as well as a variety of ages- 4, 5 and 6 year olds. Complete the attached chart while observing. Remember that observing involves only objective observations-write down only what you see. After completing the chart, write a reaction to what you have observed. Include emotional observations and comparisons as well as social abilities in each age group. Take the chapter 14 test on Emotional and Social Development from 4-6 year olds After reading and doing the chapter 15 Intellectual Development of 4-6 year olds, your next project is to complete the Preschool Learning Floor Plan assignment.
 * __//April 14//__**- Spend some time today plannning your childrens book. Your assignment for today is to have a title, characters, a plot, and a setting for your book. Also decide if your book is to be a learning lesson or a story or both. After you have written that on a piece of paper, you are ready to start writing your book. You will need to write a rough draft of the story first before illustrating it.

To summarize the preschooler, create a newspaper through the following project.

Now it is time to take the unit test about the preschooler.