Child CAre Unit 5

7 Reasons why Parents Should Read to Their Kids 1. Academic Excellence 2. The basics of how to read a book. 3. A stronger relationship with parent. 4. Helps with basic speech skills, language, and communication skills. 5. More logical thinking skills 6. Acclamation to new experience 7. Enhanced concentration and discipline. More logical thinking skills Acclamation to new experience. Enhanced concentration and discipline.

Child Play Child’s natural way of learning Provide toys that are safe and fun Stimulate a child’s imagination Promotes exercise and coordination

Play Influence Social, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

SOCIAL 1. Practice both verbal and nonverbal communication. 2.Learn to share and take turns

EMOTIONAL 1. Pretend or imaginary play the child can express how they feel.

PHYSICAL Children learn to develop gross and fine motor skills.

Gross Motor Skills B. Running, climbing and picking up toys A. Batting at a mobile, learning to crawl, and learning to walk. B. Running, climbing and picking up toys C. Swing, Skipping, catching a ball.

Fine Motor Skills A. Putting a toy in their mouth B. Playdough, sandbox, and stacking blocks C. Putting puzzles together, legos, and cutting with scissors.

What is Discipline Is the process of teaching your child what type of behavior is acceptable and what type is not acceptable. 3 type of Discipline:

AUTHORITATIVE Clear Expectations and consequences Affectionate toward his or her child Collaborative problem solve

AUTHORITARIAN Clear Expectations and consequences Shows little affection toward his or her child

There are two different types of consequences PERMISSIVE Shows lots of affection toward his or her child but provides little discipline There are two different types of consequences

NATURAL CONSEQUENCE Let the child experience the result of that behavior.

Logical Consequence The consequence is directly linked to the behavior.

What happens if there’s not a natural or logical consequence? Take Away Privileges Time outs Corporal Punishment

Choose a Box Why Did you choose it?

White Box Person’s Appearance Type of Person Normal Appearance Doesn’t stand out in the crowd Someone Smart

Blue Box Personal Appearance: Beautiful Appearance Type of Person: Beautiful, but will not share self.

Red Box Person’s Appearance Type of Person Normal Appearance Air Head

Polka Dot Person’s Appearance Type of Person Looks good and is good Nice Looking

Lime Green Person’s Appearance Type of Person Beautiful Appearance Gorgeous outside, but nothing inside

Plain Box Person’s Appearance Type of Person Plain Person Beautiful Person

Self-Concept How we see our self.

Self Esteem How we feel about how we see our self

Label A descriptive word or phrase applied to a person or group of people as a general classification.

Sterotype A standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment.

Other’s Reactions To Me Self - Concept Circle . As I See Myself Other’s Reactions To Me My Actions As Others See Me

Characteristic of Negative Self-Concept I am not nearly as good as my friends. Why try? I could never do it anyway. I am a jerk. I cannot do anything right. I knew my plans would not work.

Positive Self-Concept I can do anything I really want to do. I have definite strengths and abilities. I am an okay person. I see myself as being as good as my friends. There are many ways to solve a problem.

Building Self Esteem Associate with people who build. Build others, sincere compliments. Set and achieve goals. Eat correctly, look your best. Observe self-confident people. Ask for help. Improve yourself, learn something new. Do not say negative things about yourself. Think positively.