Ensuring that I know where resources/equipment is stored. Perhaps to make resources should I need to differentiate for children that needed extra support? I would need to check that the equipment is age appropriate and that there is enough for the class. I would consider it important to familiarise myself with the equipment so that I am able to help demonstrate the use of resources to the children. 3.
Assignment 136 Unit 1:1 – Outline early years curriculum models supporting CCLD. In a child’s first three years of their life there is recognition that this could be the time in which has an impact later on in their development. This has now led to frameworks being put in place to support effective practice. The three main practices are Birth To Three Matters, Foundation Phase Framework and Common Assessment Framework. Birth to Three Matters Framework The Birth to Three Matters framework was put together by Sure Start in England.
Unit 3 E1, E2, E3 and E4 | How does legislation influence working practices in the setting? | Childcare act 2006 | The Childcare Act 2006 influences working practice within a setting as it provides the learning framework for children aged 0-5 years which is the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The act includes the wellbeing standards which all setting must use. These requirements may include e.g. the types of snacks available for children, encouraging healthy eating or meeting the amount of adults required to look after a set amount of children which is called ratios.
Effective strategies and intervention are required to successfully change inappropriate behavior and foster appropriate behavior. Reinforcements are used to alter or eliminate undesirable behavior on the other hand, it is very important to encourage students to practice the desirable behavior to ensure that they are aware of what is expected from them. Teachers often spend valuable time correcting the inappropriate behavior and less time teaching acceptable behavior. As a teacher I think it is necessary and very important to assess and evaluate students
Discuss the importance of play in children’s learning and development, focussing on the period from birth to six years. TASK 1 ESSAY PLAN Introduction Definition of Play and play types Play theories Infant development Play in a home setting and parent’s influence Adult support in play Play at an Early years Foundation setting Role of practitioners Montessori practice and principles, uniting work and play Influence on physical, social, cognitive and emotional development Conclusion TASK 2 INTRODUCTION Play is a crucial element in children’s learning and development, especially in their formative years from birth to six years of age. Play doesn’t have a set definition as such as it is so complex and there are many different play types and play theories I will cover briefly in this essay. My main aim is to explore and discuss how play affects children from infancy to and through the early years foundation setting. I will focus on how parents influence and support play and the very important role practitioners have once children start nursery.
Having a positive and healthy childhood experience is significant in a child’s development. The first three years of a human’s life, what is referred to as the unconscious period of the Absorbent Mind by Dr. Montessori, is significant as it is the period that the individual is able to observe and take in information at an unconscious level. As such, it is essential to provide a child with a prepared environment, one that is encouraging and stimulating and one that will help them become dependent individuals. A Montessorian prepared environment should be functional and provide children with the necessary tools to succeed. This learning environment should be supportive to help the child develop well and take care of himself/ herself and do basic activities such as feeding, dressing oneself and using words to express needs and being able to walk.
Assignment unit 10 introduction to children learning. D1-The two different Frameworks for children up until the age of 16 years are the Early Years Foundation Stage and The National Curriculum. D2-The aim for the EYFS framework is having a range of targets that children are likely to meet by the end of their reception year. The age for the EYF is 0-5. The EYFS supports learning in 6 areas the first is Personal, Social and Emotional Development where they concentrate on helping develop their self confidence, self-esteem, behaviour, self care, attitudes and making relationships.
Authentic observations and assessments are a valuable and irreplaceable tool in many areas of child development. The assist in the early detection of children who may be in need of specialized services, and they are also great tools in helping the teacher plan instruction for individuals as well as for group instruction. Assessments are also a great and reliable tool that is utilized in helping professionals identify where their program and staff are lacking and where improvements and adjustments are needed to better meet the goals that are set for children's developmental needs. As a child educator it is important to know how to have meaningful conversations with children. Early childhood educators need to learn to watch and listen to a child long enough to determine a what a child's goals should be and as an educator understand the child's individual needs to develop strategies for attaining those goals.
MAIN STAGES OF CHILD AND YOUNG PERSON DEVELOPMENT The expected pattern of children and young adults developments from birth to 19 years are broken into different areas. It is important to remember each child is unique and will develop at different rates and in their own way. Areas of development are broken into 3 different areas. These include: COMMUNICATION AND INTELLECTUAL * Developing creative and imaginative skills * Using skills in different ways * Using language to explain reasoning * Problem solving * Decision making SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL * Taking turns * Co-operating with others * Developing social skills * Developing self–esteem and self-expression * Learning about the feelings of others PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT * Fine motor skills: using smaller muscles (writing, threading, painting and drawing * Gross motor skills: using larger muscles (running, jumping, hoping, skipping and balance) * General coordination * Hand-eye coordination PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT 0-3 YEARS When children are first born they have little control over their bodies. They will show a series of reflexes such as grasping or sucking.
The occupations involved weaving, clay molding and paper folding to increase fine motor skills and focus attention. Montessori Materials Montessori utilizes "didactic apparatus," specific materials that have specific purposes. The materials include practical life materials such as brooms, dish sets, wooden dressing frames and cleaning materials. Sensory materials include sandpaper numbers and letters, graduated wooden cylinders with knobs in varying heights and diameter, and auditory-related materials such as bells. Children, following a sequencing use of didactic apparatus, learn self-mastery and confidence.