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Understanding Toddler Cognitive Intelligence Substage 5 12 to 18 months Increased repertoire of physical skills Trial-and-error Substage 6 Around 18 months Deferred imitation Representational thought © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

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Developmentally Appropriate Cognitive Environments Burton White’s research concludes that there are three roles for adult caregivers: designer of the child’s world consultant authority © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

© 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Planning Is based on observed developmental levels Takes into account the particular learning style of toddlers Is based on observed interest Makes connections between different experiences © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

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Materials and Activities for Sensorimotor Learning Creative corner Large motor play Construction area Sensory exploration Housekeeping area Book area © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

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