Jordan, Ashley- Toddler Observation

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Running head: TODDLER OBSERVATION 1

Toddler Observation

Ashley Jordan

Ivy Tech Community College


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TODDLER OBSERVATION 2

It is amazing to see how much a baby, from birth to the time he/she is a toddler has

grown physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Every child should have some aspects

of their development that is similar to his or her peers. Sometimes a toddler may exhibit unusual

behavior and at various stages a toddler will show signs of independence. A person can learn

quite a bit about toddlers by observing them and checking their milestones in various areas. I

observed a male child of my auntsthat is twenty- five months for this observation.

The little boy that I observed seem to be a typical twenty-five month old toddler.

According toMilestones: 25 to 36 months, the child that I observed is similar to his peers by

walking up and down the stairs, jumping and even attempting to ride a tricycle(Milestones: 25 to

36 months, 2014). The toddler follows multi-step instructions such as, Pick up that ball, and

then go put it in the box next to your crib,(Sego, 2014). As Children and Their Development

suggests, a two year old is capable of understanding that objects exist independently; better

known as object permanence. The child that I observed easily understood the concept of object

permanence (Kail, 2012). The toddler I observed can also finishes easy puzzles, shares with

other children, and throws tantrums when he is frustrated (Milestones: 25 to 36 months, 2014).

The little boy I saw was very typical for is age range as far as verbally speaking three to four

word sentences (Kail, 2012). The child I observed has several developmental aspects that are

similar to that of his peers.

The kid I watched had one unusual behavior and showed signs of his independence

increasing. After reviewing, all of the developmental milestones for a child that is twenty-five

months old the only odd event I found for the child I watched was that, he still held his parents

hand while going up and down the stairs (Milestones: 25 to 36 months, 2014). This is unusual

because the child is supposed to walk up and down the stairs alone at his age but he still waits on


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ability to do something. Due to this observation, I understand more about toddlers concerning

their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social developments.

It is truly marvelous to see children grow from infants to toddlers in all areas of

development. Typically, a toddler should have many areas of development that are similar to

what his/her peers are doing. A couple unusual behaviors may be found in some toddlers among

innumerable signs of independence. The study and observation of toddlers can really help adults

understand different developmental milestones. Who knew that toddlers were so interesting, and

how much they grew from being a helpless little newborns, to walking by themselves!


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Resources

Kail, R. V. (2012). Children and Their Development. Saddle River: Pearson Education Inc.

Milestones: 25 to 36 months. (2014). Retrieved 09 18, 2014, from Baby Center:

http://www.babycenter.com/0_milestones-25-to-36-months_1496593.bc

Sego, A. (2014, 09 18). Toddler Observation. (A. Jordan, Interviewer)

Toddler milestone: Separation and independence. (2014). Retrieved 09 27, 2014, from Baby

Center: http://www.babycenter.com/0_toddler-milestone-separation-and-

independence_11743.bc


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Name: Ashley Jordan Class: Education 121- 00H Date: 09/18/2014

Purpose: Identify developmental changes that occur during the toddler stage.

Part IDirections: Observe a child between 18 and 36 months of age. Your total observation

time should be at least one hour but may be spread over several visits. Look for the signs ofdevelopment listed below and on the following pages. Record your findings by placing a check

mark in the appropriate column. If you had no opportunity to observe a particular behavior, write

Unable to observein theCommentscolumn. Also use this column to record any

additional details you wish to remember.

Key to Responses

YesSkill observed NoChild lacked this skill or

characteristic

Site: The childs home

Date(s) of Observation(s): 09/18/2014

Childs First Name: George

Age in Months: 25 Months

Observation

C-3 Checklist: Toddler Development Signs of Development

Physical Development YES NO COMMENTS

1. Walks Independently X Did this by 10 months

2.

Climbs up stairs (Describe how) X Yes, do this without any problem. He

started doing this by 12 months

3.

Walks down stairs (Describe how) X Yes, but still asks parents to hold his

hand.

4.

Pushes self on wheeled toy X Regularly

5. Pedals wheeled toy (i.e. tricycle) X Regularly

6.

Feeds self using fork/spoon X Started do this very early

7.

Stacks two to four blocks X Without a problem


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8. Stacks five to six blocks X Without a problem

9.

Assembles six-piece puzzle X Enjoys doing puzzles

10.

Scribbles with a crayon X He scribbles daily

11.Turns pages of book one at a time X Yes, he loves to look at and try to read

books by himself or with his parents

12.

Recognizes when diaper is soiled X He recognizes when it I soiled but will

often not tell his parents of deny that he

is wet. He always makes a face when he

knows he has a soiled diaper

13.

Uses toilet (as needed) when taken

there

X No, he has not started potty training yet

14.

Asks to use toilet when needed X Has yet to do this

Intellectual Development YES NO Comments

1.

Solves problems through trial and

error

X He attempts to solve problems but gives

up or asks for help after two tries

2.

Observes adults and copies their

behavior

X He has done this for quite some time

3. Uses two-word sentences. X Easily

4.

Uses three-four word sentences. X Says, Can we go outside

5.

Responds to yes and no questions X He is in his No stage right now so

everything is no at first

6. Identifies body parts by pointing and

naming

X Easily done

7.

Repeats parts of favorite rhymes and

stories

X He repeats some words but cannot

repeat a full rhyme yet

8.

Tells about experiences X He can say that he went outside but not

what he did outside

9. Follows simple instructions (such as

pick up the ball)

X No problem

10.

Shows understanding of prepositions

(such as the ball is in the box)

X

Retrieved the ball in his room

11.

Matches items that are alike. X No problem


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Emotional Development YES NO COMMENTS

1.

Shows frustration at lack of abilities. X He does this after two tries at something

2.

Resists cooperating or does opposite

of what is asked.

X He does this when he doesnt want to

listen

3. Responds appropriately to reasonable

choices.

X Can help pick out his lunch

4.

Shows signs of fears. X Yes, is scared of anything that might be

hot after he burned his hand

Social Development YES NO COMMENTS

1. Engages in parallel play. X Plays side by side with another child

2.

Engages in cooperative play. X Easily

3.

Engages in small group activities for

short periods.

X Not too long but he does this sometimes

4. Shows understanding of one or more

simple rules.

X Yes, will listen when he is told not to do

something

5.

Shares willingly. X Yes, when he chooses to share

6.

Exhibits some self-help skills (such as

washing own hands, putting away

toys).

X He helps put away his toys and attempts

to wash his hands but does not have

hand washing down yet

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