| Infant 2 |
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| Welcome to the Infant Two room. Our goal in this room is to teach the children self-confidence and how to respect those around them. When your child first comes to our room we work on gaining their trust and making them feel comfortable. We teach them to use a spoon and a cup. We also give them plenty of floor time so they can start to move around. This gives the children a sense of independence and forms confidence. We begin to do simple crafts and have a circle time. We set aside time to make projects by gluing, coloring and painting. This gives the children different ways of expressing themselves; it also helps to develop hand and eye coordination. During circle time, we read books and sing songs that include body movements. We also read stories to stimulate and develop language skills, which gives the children yet another form of self- expression. All of these activities coincide together, eliminating confusion for the child while giving positive reinforcement to basic skills learned. There is a weekly lesson plan posted which enables you to see what we will be focusing on during that time while following the outlined schedule listed. We feel that a very important part of our curriculum is getting all the children on the same schedule. A predictable schedule helps the children prepare for their progression to their next class and it has been observed that having a routine allows the children to feel more relaxed. We are always on the floor playing with the children. This allows for bonding which we don’t expect to happen overnight but strive to achieve. We also go outside if the weather permits. Our goal is for all of the children to master these activities before they move to the Toddler rooms. Questions or concerns are always welcome and we are here to support not only your child but you as parents too. Together we can make this a fun, exciting and educational time for your child. |
Older infants show interest in others in many ways. While they may seem anxious around unfamiliar adults, they show an intense interest in spoken language. They enjoy exploring objects with others and show interest in their peers. Older infants’ feelings are more evident at this point as well. They will show affection for people that are familiar by hugging, smiling, running toward them or other displays of affection. They can show anxiety if separated from a caregiver. They show pride in accomplishing things and have a strong sense of self. Self-awareness heightens as they respond to their own name and smile when they see themselves in mirrors. They will explore confidently when a caregiver offers a sense of security, and they can see their caregiver. They begin to recognize they have ability to cause things to happen, but they don’t recognize responsibility for their own actions. They also exhibit heightened motor skills. They sit well in chairs and stand up by holding on to furniture. They begin to throw objects, climb stairs, and use markers on paper. They can also move a few steps by walking, trotting or even walking backwards. They have the ability to feed themselves and can drink from a cup with minimal spilling issues. Their communication and language skills develop during this time. They can understand many more words than they can say and can put words with images. They shake their head no, and can say two or three clear words. They begin to use vocalizations instead of crying to get attention. Older infants also begin to have awareness of their surroundings. They try to build things with blocks and use tools to try to get to desired toys. They have more awareness and aren’t as distracted by objects when looking for a lost toy. They can go around an object to get something behind it, instead of trying to reach through the object. |
| DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES: 8 – 18 months |
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