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ETE – ECE 8:
Explore the growth, development, and care of the Preschooler.
8.1 Analyze the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development
of the preschool child.
8.2 Determine strategies that promote the health and safety of the
preschool child, including those with special needs.
Preschoolers
What are they like?• Preschool thoughts become more and more adult
like.• Preschool language skills improve quickly.• Children become more social with their peers at this
age.• Preschoolers still seek favor and approval from adults.
• Preschoolers become stronger and more coordinated.
• The first five years of life are the most information
any human ever learns
What are they like? Con’t
• Preschoolers’ changing body proportions helps them improve their balance and motor skills.
• Preschoolers have improved dressing, eating, and hygiene skills.
• Preschoolers refine their gross and fine motor skills.
• Weight gain can result from poor eating habits. Physical inactivity is a major cause of overweight children.
What are some general emotional patterns of 3-5 year olds?
• A major task in this age span is to learn social skills– How to get along with peers and caregivers
• Now 4-5 year olds can form friendships with their peers unlike toddlers
• Common emotions – self-confidence, anger, fear, jealousy, love, independence (more so now!)
• They will play together unlike toddlers• Aggressive behavior may continue when faced with frustration, it is
time to learn that it is unacceptable.– Encourage talking about feelings– Acknowledge efforts to resolve conflicts– Model appropriate behavior in tough situations– Roleplay and discuss in class how to handle frustrations
How can caregivers relate to preschoolers in developmentally appropriate ways?
• Teach children about nutrition– At home – use curiosity to encourage trying things, include in food
prep, give limited choices– At school – ask questions about food, teach healthy/not, teach
ingredients, watch for high sugar, fat, or salt• Encourage physical activity – set a pattern for life• Teach self-care skills – bathing, hand-washing, teeth brushing,
dressing• Ensure adequate sleep – some no longer need a nap at 43 years 9 to 12 hours 1 to 3 hours (1 nap) 12 to 13 hours
4 years 9 to 12 hours 0 to 2.5 hours (1 or no nap) 11 to 12 hours
5 years 8 to 11 hours 0 to 2.5 hours (1 or no nap) 10 to 11 hours
How can caregivers relate to preschoolers in developmentally appropriate ways?(con’t)
• Worry – children experience stress and tension like everyone
• Comes from strangers, bullying, new places or schedules, family changes, etc.
• Common reactions – claim sickness, regress in toileting care, crying, temper tantrums, biting nails, grinding teeth– Look for a cause– Give them time to calm down– Provide tension release – exercise, discussion– Read a book about issue causing stress– Maintain normal limits on behaviors
How can caregivers relate to preschoolers in developmentally appropriate ways?(con’t)
• Teach teamwork and cooperation• Set clear limits and enforce them• Talk about mistakes in private• Understand children WILL test the limits, be
prepared• Consider the child’s age and their abilities• Model good behavior
What are the “windows of opportunity” regarding brain development in preschoolers?
• Window of Opportunity – time when a person can learn a certain thing easiest – never closed – just is harder later
• Children between 4-6 are at ideal age for learning language – first and second languages.
How do Preschoolers Learn?
• Still learn a lot through play• Experiences – especially those shared with adults –
talking through processes, answering questions• Preschoolers begin learning to read by learning
phonics – recognizing letters and their sounds• Phonemes – the smallest individual sounds in words
like “ou” in house and “t” in hat• Alliteration – the repetition of certain sounds – listing 5
words that start with each letter – “C” is for cat, cup, cap, coat, and cold
How do you know a child is ready for school?
• 1. can communicate with adults and be understood• 2. manage personal needs – put on coat and shoes,
use restroom without assistance• 3. complete a task – cleaning up after drawing or
playing• 4. listen attentively – listen long enough for a story
and then answer questions• 5. follow directions and take turns• 6. be patient – willing to wait for a request to be met
or question answered
What traits should preschool caregivers have?• Many career opportunities exist in early childhood. The
majority are in the teaching field.• Your responsibilities as a teacher are complex and
demanding.• You will need to be a friend, a colleague, counselor, janitor,
nurse, decorator, safety expert, and even a cook on some days.
• Some things are unpleasant like changing diapers, cleaning up messes, and dealing with sick children.
• CHALLENGING and REWARDING are the two best terms to describe a caregiver for children.
Teacher Responsibilities
• To know how children grow and develop• To plan developmentally appropriate curriculum• To prepare the environment• To communicate effectively• To demonstrate teamwork• To manage time wisely• To participate in professional organizations• To follow ethical standards• To continue to learn
Characteristics of Successful teachers
• Fondness for children• PATIENCE• Compassion• Confidence• Sense of humor• Commitment• Personal desire• Physical and mental health
What is Preschool for?
• A rich learning environment that teaches reading, math, and social skills
• High quality care for young children • Gets children used to schedule• Teaches school behaviors• Encourages socialization• Teaches life skills like patience, manners,
independence, kindness, etc.• Safe place for children
Review:• 1. What is a preschooler like?• 2. What are some common emotions they
experience?• 3. What is a Window of Opportunity?• 4. When do you learn the most (age?)• 5. What happens in preschool?• 6. What should a caregiver be like and what
are they responsible for?