Module 2_1
Massachusetts Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Cognitive Development
1. Pretest
2. Outcomes Module 2 - Cognitive and Language and communication Development
3. Read pages 46-64 and 120-143 of ELG for Infants and Toddlers
PDF of presentation handout view: link
5. Brain Map activity at web site:
6. Choose one reading from the following:
· Brains, fine motor skills, and holding a pencil
· Why do babies like boxes best
· Infant/Toddler Curriculum and Individualization
· Standing the test of time: Infant nursery games
· Planning curriculum for infants
· Following a child’s lead: emergent curriculum for infants and toddlers
· Using Music with Infants and Toddlers
· Supporting Infant/Toddler Development, Screening, and Assessment
· Talking to Families of Infants and Toddlers about Developmental Delays
7. Read one website:
·
NAEYC. (2010). Engaging diverse families.
http://www.naeyc.org/ecp/trainings/edf
·
The Center for Social
and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning. (2006).Working with families inventory.
Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt
University.
http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/trainings/1.11.pdf
·
Zero to Three. (2010).
Everyday ways to support your baby’s and
toddler’s everyday learning.
Retrieved January 7, 2011, from
Available in English or Spanish.
·
Zero to Three (2010). Early Literacy.
·
Zero to Three. (2010).
Language and literacy - School readiness
0-3.
·
Zero to Three.
Tips and tools on brain development.
http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/brain-development/brain-development-tips-and-tools.html
8. Practice with Vocabulary at Study Stack
9. Share parent brochure: Think with me!
10. Complete
b. Observation
c. Families Engagement Inventory
11. Post Test
Feedback to Google docs to print pre/post scores