CD 34 Final Presentation Target Child “J” 4 Years Old Presented by Isabel

Cognitive Domain What I learned about “J” He is able to recognize and write his name He can identify and name some shapes He can count to 4 DAP Quotes “During the years from age three through age five children gradually develop their mental representation capacities (page 137).” “They find shapes in the environment and describe them in their own words (Page 139).”

How can we support “J” at school How can we support “J” at home We can play a variety of number games We can continue providing a daily name sign in sheet for him to practice We can provide books and magazines with pictures and ask him to repeat after the teacher, so he can memorize common objects. Look for numbers in the environment Invite him to help during cooking time and ask him the names of the utensils and food that is being used When in the car or during a walk, look for things of a certain color and shape

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Fine and Gross Motor Domain He is able to hold a brush, crayon, marker and pencil He can insert Cheerios through a string to make a necklace He can jump, hop, bend, climb and do all the P.E. exercises What I learned About “J” DAP Quotes “Writing, drawing, and cutting with precision, are activities that can be difficult for many preschoolers (Page 116).” “They use movements to express their feelings. They delight in physical accomplishments (Page 188).”

How can we support “J” at school How can we support “J” at home Have him cut with scissors, use glue, glue stick and paper Look for songs like the Hokey Pokey that teach movement skills. Practice catching and throwing or kicking a ball Provide him with play balls in different sizes an colors Collect magazines and supermarket adds for him to cut Provide him with coins in different denominations for him to put in a piggy bank or money box

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Language Domain Communicates with only one or two words Uses word approximations that are hard for teachers and peers to understand Points and uses gestures instead of words What I learned about “J” DAP Quotes “Language has a clear role in the preschool years (Page 142).” “The people around a child serve as language models (Page 143).”

How can we support “J” at school How can we support “J” at Home Speech therapy will be provided soon Teachers will use any opportunity to model the right pronunciation Read him books, and after completing every page, ask him questions Ask him to call a family member or a friend on the phone Give him instructions without pointing. "Bring me your shoes” always call things by their name, do not use pronouns (that, this, his, her etc.) Sing songs in English or Spanish

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Social and Emotional Domain Cooperates with other children Does not have problems with parent separation anymore Looks for adult comfort or support when he needs it What I learned about “J” DAP Quotes “Preschoolers often have close relationships with their teachers developing attachments (Page 120).” “Teachers build positive relationships through individualize, culturally competent communication (Page 126).”

How can we support “J” at school How can we support “J” at home Promote playing with peers and helping with clean up Give him choices Encourage him to share Make a happy, sad, or mad face and ask your child what your face is saying Wait for your child to ask for help before providing it Clean his room together, everything should have its own place

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