Documentation Boards: Topic: Child Development

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TOPIC: CHILD DEVELOPMENT
by: name: Sharon chepkirui

Reg: no:ACS7/40324/19.
Art Development
Rita, 4 years
POINT TO NOTE:
childs picture is showing art skills in
the third stage of art development: First
Drawings. The child uses her increasing
skill of drawing basic forms to represent
flowers. The flowers mimic the flowers
also she observes in her natural
environment, although the colors are not
realistic. The flowers are large and
randomly placed along the bottom of her
drawing. As Rita’s skills progress, she is
likely to start adding animals, trees, houses
and other objects to her drawings.
Cooking Experiences
Program Goals:
1. Introduce new foods to children
2. Provide nutritious meals and snacks
3. Encourage healthy eating habits
4. Involve children in food preparation
5. Provide nutrition information to families
Under-nutrition, malnutrition, and overeating are

all problems that can lead to poor health and
development. A nutritious diet is needed to help
children build a strong body and mind. The early Finna, learns through
childhood classroom can act as a foundation for play about healthy eating
habits.
healthy eating habits that will follow children their
whole lives through.
Art Development
Point to Note:
At the art easel Sophia
demonstrated art skills in the
first stage of art development:
Scribbles. While gripping the
paint brush by wrapping her fist
around the top part of the
handle Sophia made sweeping
vertical and diagonal strokes on
the paper by pressing the brush
against the paper and dragging
the brush downward. She
showed preference for color by
self-selecting orange and
yellow paint.
Cutting
Most young children choose to participate in cutting experiences. At first,
children will only snip in a straight line. As their skills become more refined,
children are likely to begin cutting curves. With time and practice each day,
children will develop the hand-eye coordination skills that are needed to cut with
a scissors.
It is important for classroom space to be provided for

cutting. Additionally, children should be given scissors
that are of good quality. Less advanced children
will feel more successful if they are given long strips
of paper to begin with. If children are left handed, be sure
to provide them with a scissors that corresponds with
their handedness.
*Notice how the child in the pictures holds up on the paper for
support as she cuts in a straight line. Observations, such as this,
help teachers in planning future experiences for skill building. Future
experiences might include a different texture of paper or a basic
shape printed on paper for the child to cut-out.
Planting promotes…
Observations
Skills
Science
Interests
Concepts
Math Fine Motor

Concepts Skills
Language
Skills
Science
Active engagement in science activities helps children understand the world as

they question and explore answers to their questions. Children can apply their
natural curiosity and imagination to scientific experiences that teach them to watch,
listen, wonder, question, study, explore and observe. By using their five senses
children are able to classify information and develop concepts. Be aware of
teachable moments, that is those unplanned daily occurrences that expose
children to scientific principles.
A teachable moment occurs while these

children study the leaves of the broccoli
they planted in the class garden. They
discover bugs crawling on the plants!
The discovery of bugs on the plants
naturally lends itself to future learning
about insects.
Self-Reflection
Teacher: Julian Gutierrez Date: 3/17/XX
• Reflecting on Learning Experience:

During small group circle time Sara, who is 5 years-of-age,
participated in the song, “Itsy-Bitsy Spider.” She was able to coordinate
the finger play movements while singing the song. Sara smiled while
singing the song and requested that the group sing the song again by
saying, “One more time!” While repeating the song, Sara positioned
herself next to me. I noticed that she was pronouncing the /r/ in spider
as a /w/. After circle time, I questioned Sara about the song and she
continued pronouncing the /r/ as the /w/ sound.
• Analyzing typical development:

Typically, developing 5 year-olds delight in singing songs and
coordinating related finger movements. During this stage of
development, it is not unusual for children to experience difficultly in
pronouncing some letter sounds. With maturity and experience, children
often outgrow mispronunciation of letter sounds.
Shiloh’s Activity Preferences
Note: Children learn best when the curriculum is tailored to their needs, interests,
abilities, and experiences. By observing the children’s favorite activities and preferences
for toys, we can plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum that helps each child
reach their full potential.
Record of Preferences:
Monday: Shiloh chose blocks and made a road for small plastic cars to drive
on during self-selected activity period.
Wednesday: Shiloh experienced difficulty with paper cutting skills during the
morning small group activity. Shiloh chose puzzles and put
together the race car puzzle twice before moving on to another
puzzle during center activities.
Friday: Shiloh participated in large group story by singing louder than most of
the other children. She experienced delight in moving her body to the
rhythm of the song. While playing with lacing cards, Shiloh
experienced difficulty in hand-eye coordination. As a result, she moved to
another task.
Individualized Curriculum: After observing Shiloh, it is apparent that she chooses

activities which include music and movement. She needs to engage in more activities
that will help her to further develop hand-eye coordination and small motor skills.

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TOPIC: CHILD DEVELOPMENT

by: name: Sharon chepkirui

Under-nutrition, malnutrition, and overeating are

It is important for classroom space to be provided for

Math Fine Motor

Active engagement in science activities helps children understand the world as

A teachable moment occurs while these

Teacher: Julian Gutierrez Date: 3/17/XX

• Reflecting on Learning Experience:

• Analyzing typical development:

Individualized Curriculum: After observing Shiloh, it is apparent that she chooses

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