Child Development
Lesson Plans
Strand 5
Students will explain the growth and development of toddlers and preschoolers.
Standard 1
Describe the growth and development of the toddler.
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Health & Wellness
The health, safety and well-being of children is important. Children who are in good health are able to develop properly intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
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PLAY: Types of Play
This unit focuses on the importance of play and different types of play.
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Preschool Art
As motor skills and developmental levels are discussed, preschool age- appropriate art projects are a great way for total physical response learning with a class.
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Preschoolers
During this stage, the healthy developing child learns to imagine, to broaden his/her skills through active play of all sorts, including fantasy. They learn to cooperate with others as well as learning how to lead and how to follow.
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TOYS: Favorite Toys
This unit shares some interesting facts about favorite toys from the past century.
This could be used the second day after the lesson on Toy Selection and Safety.
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TOYS: Selection and Safety
This unit focuses on the selection and safety of children's toys.
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Toddlers
The toddler stage begins when the child starts to walk. When the toddler begins walking, a whole new world opens up before him/her as he/she develops rapidly. Toddlers love to explore everything.
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