Gross Motor

Observed?

Sit up by themselves

☐ Yes ☐ No

Stands with assistance (i.e. holding onto furniture or hand)

☐ Yes ☐ No

Gets from sitting to crawling or prone (lying on stomach) position

☐ Yes ☐ No

Stands momentarily without support

☐ Yes ☐ No

May walk two or three steps without support

☐ Yes ☐ No

Fine Motor

Observed?

Uses pincer grasp (grasp using thumb and index finger)

☐ Yes ☐ No

Pokes with index finger

☐ Yes ☐ No

Puts objects into container

☐ Yes ☐ No

Takes objects out of container

☐ Yes ☐ No

Cognitive

Observed?

Explores objects in many different ways (shaking, banging, throwing, dropping)

☐ Yes ☐ No

Imitates others’ actions in play.

☐ Yes ☐ No

Engages in simple games of Peek-a-Boo, Pat-a-Cake, or rolling ball to another

☐ Yes ☐ No

Finds hidden objects easily

☐ Yes ☐ No

Language

Observed?

Babbles “dada” and “mama”

☐ Yes ☐ No

Babbles with inflection

☐ Yes ☐ No

Shouts or squeals

☐ Yes ☐ No

Self-Help

Observed?

Finger-feeds themselves

☐ Yes ☐ No

Extends arm or leg to help when being dressed

☐ Yes ☐ No

May hold spoon when feeding

☐ Yes ☐ No

Social and Emotional

Observed?

Shy or anxious with strangers

☐ Yes ☐ No

Keeps family members or caregivers in sight

☐ Yes ☐ No

May test parents at bedtime

☐ Yes ☐ No

Summarize three key take-aways from the observation you conducted this week.

(150-250 words – Don't merely list what you saw. What did you find most important or interesting? What do you want the reader, parent, teacher, or director to know? What will you do after observing this child? How will you use this information to guide your instruction? Review this week's instructor guidance for assistance. Throughout the assignment, delete the hints within these boxes.)

Discuss two developmentally appropriate activities to incorporate in the classroom. 

· The activities must address at least two different domains.

· At least one activity must be play-based.

(150-250 words – Be clear with what domains you address. Which activity is play-based? Detail the activities and explain how they will benefit this child.)

Describe how you would use one topic from the Infants and Toddlers Virtual Lab to further support the needs or strengths of this student.

(150-250 words – Name the topic. Review the topic in the virtual lab and share what you learned. Why did you choose this particular topic for the child? What will you implement from this topic? What do you expect the outcomes to be? Cite the information you found from the lab.)

Describe two elements from a learning environment and how they nurture the physical, socio-emotional, language, or cognitive milestones of this child. 

· Discuss at least two different domains.

(150-250 words – Name the elements and the milestones they address. How will the child interact with these elements? Why did you choose these domains? What do you expect the outcome to be? Consider using an outside source here. Paraphrase the material and include an in-text citation.)

Explain why family involvement is important at this stage of development.

(150-250 words – Use credible sources to support your ideas. Paraphrase their words and cite the source. In your research, did you find differences between the role of a father and mother? How do siblings or extended family members impact development? Consider how you might present this information to the parents.)

Movement

Observed?

Climbs well

☐ Yes ☐ No

Walks down stairs alone, placing both feet on each step

☐ Yes ☐ No

Walks up stairs alternating feet with support

☐ Yes ☐ No

Swings leg to kick ball

☐ Yes ☐ No

Runs easily

☐ Yes ☐ No

Kicks ball forward

☐ Yes ☐ No

Bends over easily without falling

☐ Yes ☐ No

Cognitive

Observed?

Makes mechanical toys work

☐ Yes ☐ No

Matches an object in hand to a picture in a book

☐ Yes ☐ No

Plays make-believe with dolls, animals, and people

☐ Yes ☐ No

Invents new uses for everyday materials (bang on pots and pans, use a box for a house)

☐ Yes ☐ No

Sorts objects by color

☐ Yes ☐ No

Shows early problem-solving skills, trying out different solutions to problems

☐ Yes ☐ No

Completes puzzles with 3 or 4 pieces

☐ Yes ☐ No

Language

Observed?

Pays attention to the person speaking to them

☐ Yes ☐ No

Knows simple rhymes and songs

☐ Yes ☐ No

Strangers can understand most of their words

☐ Yes ☐ No

Responds to action words by performing the action (run, dance, sing)

☐ Yes ☐ No

Recognizes and identifies almost all common objects and pictures

☐ Yes ☐ No

Social and Emotional

Observed?

Plays by themselves a little longer

☐ Yes ☐ No

Separates easily from parents

☐ Yes ☐ No

Expresses a wide range of emotions

☐ Yes ☐ No

Objects to major changes in routine

☐ Yes ☐ No

Summarize three key take-aways from the observation you conducted this week.

(150-250 words – Don't merely list what you saw. What did you find most important or interesting? What do you want the reader, parent, teacher, or director to know? What will you do after observing this child? How will you use this information to guide your instruction? Review this week's instructor guidance for assistance. Throughout the assignment, delete the hints within these boxes.)

Discuss two developmentally appropriate activities to incorporate in the classroom. 

· The activities must address at least two different domains.

· At least one activity must be play-based.