Research of evidence, which describes the development of infants’ sensory abilities and how research has generated this knowledge.…
Use body language and facial expressions, that way they know you are paying attention to what they are saying and you are genuinely interested if a child is speaking to you get down to their level by sitting down and look them in the eye and above all smile, a smile can always brighten a child’s day and makes them feel happy and content in your company. Always reply to what they are saying and maybe correct them for example a child may say ''I did eaten all my dinner today'' you can reply by saying '' very good you ate all your dinner that will make you big and…
* Listen – it is important for the child to know that you care, get on their level and listen to what they have to say; even repeating parts of what they say so that they know you’ve taken an interest. However it is also key to know when to say enough is enough, “tell me later” “hold that thought and tell me at break or lunch”. This way the kid knows that you are listening but they have the information that something else is happening.…
5. What are three tips that parents can use to improve communication with their children?…
- Focus on what the child is looking at or doing – Follow their lead/ topic of conversation. Encourage children to talk about their own interests at appropriate times. By acknowledging all efforts at communication it shows that the child is valued. This will help build a positive relationship and support the child’s independence and self-confidence.…
is very important to always maintain eye contact,concentrate on what children are saying and physically level with…
Certain situations also call for us to vary our communication skills. When communicating with a group, as opposed to one-on-one, it is important to note that some children do not tend to join in the discussion, either because of a lack of confidence or knowledge. The child should never be spoken to in a negative or forceful manner as this will only lead them to withhold from further participation in future group discussions. In such a situation, time should be put aside to encourage them on a one-on-one basis. Communication should be face to face, maybe leaning towards the child, with a smile and open hand gestures. Open-ended questions should be asked to encourage the child to engage in a conversation with you. Body language,…
It is important that when you are communicating with children you take into account their stage of development intellectual, linguistic and emotional, these will help you to adapt your level of communication, body language and gestures to their needs and serving them better.…
Then, children will able to use what they learn in their daily life. Moreover, I put close attention that the activities are appropriate to the development of the children. I use eye level contact because children need to feel comfortable when they talk with me. I am the person who is with them part time, then children need to feel that I am part of their family. I try to use more encouragement than praise because encouragement helps children to feel more confident with themselves and with the activities…
1. You are asked to select a reading book for a three year old. Describe the features you would want within the book in order to foster a child’s intellectual ability, such as colour recognition and shape recognition?…
A. a. are more prominent in the United States than in any other culture around the world.…
1.1: Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth – 19 years.…
I encourage positive social interactions and emotional development by having children participate in activities that involve teamwork. I provide activities that require children to cooperate. I help children respect others, and the materials. I encourage children to help out other children. I help them to understand that other people have feelings, and to respect them. I encourage children to make friends and work together. I help shy or aggressive children to play and engage appropriately with others.…
Skills My belief is every child should have the opportunity to achieve their potential so I am passionate about making sure this objective is potentially a reality. Consequential of spending years amongst children as a mum and aunt, one of my greatest attributes is the ability to adapt my practice to suit the various stages of human development. This was evident within my placements where I had no problem engaging with, and forming and maintaining appropriate relationships with families and children from 0-18 years old. Notably, maternal instinct proved useful during a contact session I was supervising where I was able to gently guide a mum on how to wind and soothe her baby properly.…
Thirteen years ago I first started learning to play the guitar and today I am still very passionate about developing my skills on the instrument. Looking in detail at the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky, this reflective statement will explore my learning journey of playing the guitar and a challenge I faced with my development explaining the impact it had with reference to the chosen theories.…