Introduction:
The infant/toddler period is a critical time for the development of fundamental motor skills. The adult who works with young children should be alert to each child’s developmental progress to assess how well they are doing. Young children need to be engaged in informal teacher-planned and teacher-directed motor activities to ensure that all children have the opportunity to develop fundamental skills. Teachers of infants and toddlers especially need to be skilled at identifying materials that enhance children’s motor skills and assess the development of those skills.
Assignment:
- Note: Use the same age group as you did for Assignment 3 and Assignment 4 and consider age appropriateness when selecting materials.
- Company Name
- Item name, number, and price per unit
- A brief description of how you will incorporate this material into your classroom to support children’s motor development.
Below is an example of how to format your assignment:
Age Group: Older Toddlers (18-24 months)
Fine Motor Materials:
1. Giant Star Builders
- Lakeshore Learning Company
- Item #LA847; $39.99 each
- This set of 30 large stars comes in various colors and can fit together from any angle, making them perfect for toddlers to develop their fine motor control, identify colors, and building self-confidence. I would place this item in the manipulatives center for daily use in the classroom.
2. …continue list…
- Kaplan Early Learning Company
- Discount School Supply
- School Specialty
- Constructive Play Things
- Lakeshore Learning
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