Toddler Unit Flashcards
What is dramatic play?
single child
imitation
“playing pretend”
What is socio-dramatic play?
several children
starts at age 3
most complex
imitate person/situation
What is personification?
human traits to nonliving objects
ex. talking to dolls/stuffed animals
What is projection?
putting emotions they are feeling onto another person/object
What is pretend play?
learning about world
basically (socio-) dramatic play
ex. house, school
What is onlooker behavior?
child watches other child play
may talk, but won’t be involved
develops schema
What is unoccupied behavior?
not specific activity
fidgeting
daydreaming
interests shift
What is uninvolved behavior?
not specific activity
fidgeting
daydreaming
close enough to interact with those playing
What is solitary play?
independent
starts at infancy
totally involved
personal
gathering information
What is parallel play?
next to, but seperate
no interaction
starts 2-3 years
similar toys
What is associative play?
interactions
similar but separate activity
independent but large group
no organization
What is cooperative play?
2+ children
socio-dramatic play
relationships
groups with purpose
taking roles
leaders and followers
What are the material uses?
manipulative stage, functional stage, imaginative stage
What is manipulative stage?
1st stage
handle props, probably not correctly
What is functional stage?
use props as intended with other children
What is imaginative stage?
don’t need props, can use substitute
What is role play?
mimicking actions of others
house, firefighter, etc.
What is coaching?
give children ideas for difficult situations
suggesting with words
What is modeling?
showing appropriate behavior
What is a prop box?
box that has materials to give roles
1 role per box
teaches lessons and ideas
What are 1 year old emotions?
learning them
possessive
What are 2 year old emotions
egocentric
desires independence
begins feeling personal identity/belongings
possessive
negative
frustrated
enjoy physical affection
resistant to change
What is egocentrism? How do you deal with it?
only thinking about their own wants/needs. Think the world revolves around them Does things however they want.
Let them help make decisions, be patient
What is negativism? How do you deal with it?
doing opposite of what is asked. Develops identity. Restrictions are set, so they want to rebel.
Teach positive behavior and ignore bad behavior
What is stubbornness? How do you deal with it?
Doing what they want/ what they are asked to do on their own time. Their way of independence.
Listen, don’t argue. Give options
What is jealousy? How do you deal with it?
Might not understand caregiver has enough love for everyone. Also sibling rivalry
Listen to concerns, help them achieve enough love/attention
What is anger? How do you deal with it?
Reaction to frustration, disappointment, embarrassment. At 2 years it can be directed at a person/object
Teach self control, respond in a controlled manner
What are temper tantrums? how do you deal with it?
Release of anger in physical way. They can’t deal with strong negative emotions.
Distract, resist shouting, positive reinforcement when done; discuss emotions
What is fear? How do you deal with it?
Natural response that helps avoid danger. Separation/stranger anxiety, imitation; fear from observations
Talk through it, don’t tell them it’s insignaficant
What is seperation anxiety? How do you deal with it?
Fear of being away from familiar people/places. peaks 14-18 months. can affect sleep patterns
Prepare child in advance. Explain activities. Introduce location before. Give more information about pick up. Be consistant
How do toddlers develop socially?
Sharing and play
How to encourage sharing
redirect, discuss why sharing is good, let them solve their own problems
How does sharing develop in toddlers?
one of the first social skills, but not easy to understand
What is playing for toddlers?
It’s like their work
Why is play good for toddlers?
It develops all areas (PIES).
They have short attention spans, so play will change often
How do you keep toddlers engaged?
Ask for their opinions, use their name, respond to questions.
