CD 58 Toddler Observation

This observation was adapted from the Program for Infant and Toddler Caregivers (PITC)

Observe one toddler (14 to 36 months)for at last 2 hours.  Record the age, sex, name and place where you observed the toddler.  Check off what you see, then chose 5 activities in each section to describe in detail.  Make sure you cover the four Categories - Physical. Cognitive,  Social Emotional and Language.  Each activity will be more than a paragraph.  More information will be given in class.  Use 1.5 spacing, 12 font, Times Roman or Arial. Complete sentences, grammar, and spelling are expected.  Have someone proofread your paper before you turn it in.  Refer to your green sheet.  Type the headings such as Physical - large motor skills etc.

Mobile Toddler 14 to 36 months

Physical - large motor skills

_____  walks very fast and well

_____  runs awkwardly

_____  walks backward

_____  climbs

_____  throws ball with aim

_____ jumps using both feet

_____  can stand briefly on one foot

Physical using fine motor skills

_____  pick up toys or other objects

_____  eats crackers, table foods etc.

_____  uses thumb and forefinger to pick up items

_____  scribbles

_____drinks from a cup unassisted

Language Development

_____  knows that words stand for objects

_____  responds to simple commands

_____ carries out simple commands

_____  expresses self using gestures and movements

_____  uses words such as "daddy" "Mama"

_____ uses intonation to their words

_____  shows body parts, clothing items, or toys on request

_____  follows two simple directions

_____  uses two-word sentences(telegraphic speech)

_____  uses name when referring to self

_____ names pictures in the book

_____  listens to stories or rhymes

_____ uses personal pronouns, I, me, you

_____  converses in short sentences

_____  answers questions

_____  uses language to convey ideas

_____ has fairly clear pronunciation

Cognitive Development

_____  is good at finding hidden objects(object permanence)

_____  uses trial and error method effectively

_____  explores new approaches to problems

_____  thinks about actions before doing them

_____  imitates people who are not present

_____  fantasizes and role plays

_____  memorizes phrases of songs

_____  identifies pictures of common objects

_____  works simple puzzles

_____  counts to two or three

_____  knows he is a boy or girl

_____ compares sizes, shapes, colors

_____  names action in picture

_____  uses plurals

_____expresses self using words

Social- Emotional Development

_____   shows discomfort on separation from parent

_____  participates in simple hand games

_____  offers and gives toy to another person

_____  knows difference between own possession and others

_____  initiates social games like play ball.

_____  protests when activity is blocked

_____  picks up and puts away toys on request

_____ occupies self, thinks up own play activities, or acts on simple suggestions

_____ shows affection - carries or hugs doll, shows regard for people or possessions

_____ plays alone but alongside or among other children

_____ plays and interacts with other children

_____  washes and dries hands alone

_____ unfastens clothes

_____  removes simple garments

_____  exercises bladder and bowel control

_____  care for self at toilet

_____  puts coat and shoes on

_____  stacks blocks

_____   puts pegs in pegboard or shape box

_____   takes things apart, like simple construction toys

_____  uses paint brush

 

Your running notes will indicate what you observed.  Now pick out from the notes a different example to fit into each category.

Example:

Physical - gross motor skills:

Throws ball with aim -  Mary picked up the yellow rubber ball from the ground and with both hands threw it towards the boy opposite her.  She leaned her body forward as she released the ball from both her arms.