FCS7-ECE1

Unit 2: Early Childhood Education

Students will analyze human growth and development and demonstrate the integration of knowledge, skills, and practices of the caregiver-educator roles.

Unit 2: Early Childhood Educationa) List stages of human developmentb) Describe the influence of heredity and

environment on human developmentc) List careers related to working with

childrend) Create developmentally appropriate games

and activities for young childrene) Identify safety rules when working with

childrenf) List techniques for positive relationships

with children.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!

Compromise, Compromise, Compromise!

The Decision to Have Children

Parenting is the process of caring for children and guiding their growth and

development

Why do people have children?Some people feel pressure from family or

friendsSome people are in committed

relationships and want to share their love and time with a child

Are you ready?Do we want children?Are we mature enough to have a child?Have we completed our education?Is our relationship mature and stable?Are we willing to make long-term sacrifices?Do we have a good understanding of how

children grow and develop?Do we have enough money to support a

family?Are we willing to meet the physical and

emotional needs of a child?

Changes That Occur….Lifestyle changes

Financial changes

Career changes

Lifestyle Changes

Once you have a child you cannot just walk away.

Newborn must be fed every few hours, every day

Children also need to have diapers changed, be bathed, have interaction, play, help with homework, driven to doctor, driven to activities, etc.

Financial ChangesCHILDREN COST A LOT OF

MONEY!Provide children with food,

clothing, shelter, and health care.

Pay for camps, sports activities, toys, after-school activity, daycare etc.

Cost of raising a child is 2.5 to 3 times the family yearly income at the time the child is born.

Career ChangesMay have to reduce hours at work, not take

a promotion, work from home, do less traveling with work, find a lower paying job that allows you more time off, or one parent stay home all together.

Career plans may have to be put on hold until child is old enough for school.

Human Growth and DevelopmentWhat is human growth and development?What are the stages of human growth and

development?What influence do heredity and the

environment have on human development?What are 15 child related careers?

Young Infants – 6 months or youngerPhysical Developments

Neck muscles strengthenKick legs and roll

Intellectual DevelopmentsUses senses to understand the world

(colors, sounds, smells, and texturesLanguage Developments

Cooing, laughing, and cryingEmotional Developments

Shows emotions through body movements, facial expressions, and crying

Social DevelopmentsSocializes with caregivers by facial

expressions and cryingMoral Developments

Relies upon parents to tell them what is right and wrong

Older Infants – 6-12 monthsPhysical Developments

Sits up alone, crawls, and stands (maybe walk!)

Intellectual DevelopmentsExplores objects by putting things in mouthEnjoys music, picture books, and simply

gamesLanguage Developments

Babbling – speaks first wordEmotional Developments

Shows emotions through body movements, facial expressions, and crying

Social DevelopmentsInteracts with caregivers b imitating

actions and facial expressionsMoral Developments

Relies upon parents to tell them what is right and wrong

Young Toddler – 12-24 Months Physical Developments

Eats table foods, uses spoon to eat, drinks from a straw

Walks, Climbs steps, and runs, rolls a ball, turns pages of a book, scribbles with crayons

Intellectual Developments Explores surroundings – must be monitored!!

Language Developments Babbling and starting to speak more words

Emotional Developments Shows emotions through body movements,

crying, and actions Social Developments

Wants more independence from caregivers Moral Developments

Relies on parents to tell them what is right and wrong

Older Toddler – 24-36 Months Physical Developments

Runs, jumps, walks on tip-toes, climbs, pedals a bike, throws/catches a ball

Potty trained Washes own hands and can dress themselves

Intellectual Developments Learns basic skills of living life (getting dressed, using

bathroom, etc.) Language Developments

Increased vocabulary, asks questions and uses longer sentences

Emotional Developments Verbally expresses thoughts and feelings

Social Developments Parallel play – plays with other children but not WITH

them Moral Developments

Begins developing inner thought (conscience)

Preschoolers– 3 – 5 years Physical Developments

Large motor skills are well developed Fine motor skills are developing (cutting with scissors,

printing name) Intellectual Developments

Learning basic skills for school (writing simple words, name, reading, etc.)

Language Developments Vocabulary grows

Emotional Developments Develops emotions such as jealousy, curiosity, fear, and

joy Social Developments

Cooperative play – plays with other children and learns to share, take turns, solve problems

Moral Developments Inner thought still developing

School-Aged Children – starts at age 5 Physical Developments

Rides bikes and plays team sports Fine motor skills allow them to write and draw

Intellectual Developments Spends more time away from home Reads, arithmetic, reasons, and problem-solves

Language Developments Learns more complex words and how to form more

complex sentences Emotional Developments

Experiences stress from school Sensitive and experiences embarrassement

Social Developments Learns teamwork and compromise

Moral Developments Understands right and wrong and generally does

what is right

Adolescents – 11 -21 years old Physical Developments

Develops physical traits as adults Intellectual Developments

Learns more complex skills to advance in life outside of school

Language Developments Vocabulary expands

Emotional Developments Could experience mood swings

Social Developments Friendships become stronger Romantic relationships develop

Moral DevelopmentsReason and thinks of alternatives to

problems or actions

Adults – 21 to death Physical Developments

Fully grown Intellectual Developments

Advanced studies, takes on new skills and hobbies

Language Developments Vocabulary continues to expand if so desired

Emotional Developments Generally more stable, but can also experience

mood swings depending on life stressors Social Developments

Friendships become life-long Romance leads to long-term commitments and

children Moral Developments

Reason and thinks of alternatives to problems or actions

Effect of Location on Human Growth and DevelopmentWhere we grow up

and who raises us makes us who we are

What we eat and how we eat it develops our cultural practices

Religious practices effect social interactions

VALUE OF PLAY

Child’s PlayChild’s natural way of learningProvide toys that are safe and funStimulate a child’s imaginationPromotes exercise and coordination

Child’s PlayMake-believe playCreative materialsNot creating a real image

Types of Child’s PlayImaginary WorldsDress-UpBeing YouDolls and Stuffed ToysDrawing and Painting

How to Build Positive RelationshipsFascinate infants with simple, sensory

experiences.Play peek-a-boo with infants.Make mealtime fun-airplane noises or cut

sandwiches into fun shapesPlay pretend with toddlers.Make play out of work-give them “jobs” Explore nature-pick flowers, collect leaves,

go on nature walkEncourage preschoolers’ imagination

Toy SafetyBefore giving a child a toy, make sure it is: Clean Unbreakable Free or sharp edges Too large to swallowAge appropriate

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What is Play Dough?

FCS7-ECE1STEP 1: WRITE THE NUMBER 6 IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER

STEP 2: IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER WRITE THE STANDARD FCS7-ECE1

STEP 3: ON THE TOP LINE WRITE THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION

What is Play Dough?

STEP 4: COPY Play Dough recipe

Kool-aid Play Dough Recipe

Ingredients:1 /2 Cup Flour1 /4 Cup Salt1 /4 Cup Water2 teaspoons Oil1 Package of Kool-aid

1.Mix together flour, salt, and Kool-aid2.Add the water and oil and mix well3.Knead the mixture until it forms a soft dough4.Have fun!5.Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator

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Why is play important to a developing child?

FCS7-ECE1STEP 1: WRITE THE NUMBER 7IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER

STEP 2: IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER WRITE THE STANDARD FCS7-ECE1

STEP 3: ON THE TOP LINE WRITE THE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONWhy is play important to a

developing child?

STEP 4: Prepare your page to write an essay

Essay:

1.Write two well formed paragraphs answering these questions:

What qualities does a person need to work with children?

How do those qualities impact child development?

Your essay must be neat, legible (readable), follow proper English conventions (spelling, punctuation).

This is your culminating activity for this unit and is a summative grade.