All Modules 32-Light and Shadows - Module 2

7 Dimensions for Development and their Corresponding Areas Specific Area Infants Personal, Social and • Emotional Development • • • • • • 1 & 2's Showing curiosity • about objects and people Showing a “can • do” attitude Engaging in new experiences Paying attention to details Engaging in new experiences Hold babies since sensitive touch • helps to build security and attachment Show your pleasure in being with the baby • • • Showing particular interests Repeat greeting at the beginning and at the end of each activity so that young students recognise and become familiar with these daily rituals Provide matching items to encourage children to mimic each other in a cooperative game (e.g. two identical music instruments) Allow enough space for them to move, stretch and explore Making choices is important Demonstrate clear and consistent boundaries and reasonable yet challenging expectations 3.4 & 5's • • • • • • • Showing satisfaction in meeting their own goals Proud on how they accomplished something Children develop their own motivations when you give reasons and talk about learning, rather than just directing. Model ways of noticing how others are feeling and comforting/helpin g them Provide activities than involve turntaking and sharing in small groups Give time for children to pursue their learning without interruption, to complete activities to their satisfaction, and to return to activities Encourage students to think

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