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Homework: Education- Infant and Toddler Parent Handout
Throughout this course, you will be creating a series of parent handouts focused on the various ages and stages of development. The third week of class has focused on infancy and toddlerhood; therefore, this will be the focus of your homework. Continuing with the same template from your Theory Parent Handout homework and your Prenatal and Newborn Parent Handout, complete the slides for the portion.
To prepare:
1. Read Chapter 6: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
2. Read Chapter 7: Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
3. Watch YouTube video "Baby Human to Belong Sense of Self".
4. Watch YouTube video "Baby Human to Belong Attachment".
5. Watch YouTube video "To Talk".
6. Find and open your latest version of the Parent Handout template on your computer. You will be adding on to this document.
For your homework, complete the following:
Handout:
1. Discuss how cognitive and language development are connected.
2. Summarize how motor development influences infant and toddler social experiences.
3. Describe how you will create a learning environment that fosters the development of self-regulation, secure attachment, and self-control.
4. Explain three resources for families to support them during the infant and toddler stage of development. Be sure to include a link to each resource.
a. One resource should be a quick read for families on the go.
b. One resource should be more detailed for families who want to learn more.
c. One resource should be user-friendly for diverse families (e.g., ELL, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, etc.).
Reflection:
1. Explain your role as an educator in providing developmental activities that support physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth from 2 months to 2 years.
2. Describe what it means to be a socially-emotionally competent infant and toddler caregiver.
3. Discuss how you will foster relationships that promote cognitive and language development in infants and toddlers.