emotional and psychological development of children

3291C – Foster the emotional and psychological development of children

Learning Outcome 1 & 2


1.
- The child’s independence & autonomy are fostered through a range of different self-help skills at various levels.
- There is a home corner with dress ups where children can practise dressing themselves or the dolls that are provided.
- At meal times there is a pleasant homelike environment where older toddlers are given a spoon and encourages to feed themselves, and preschoolers to serve their own food as well as pour their own water.
- Children who are capable are encouraged to dress themselves and get up & down from the change bench.
- Lucy (18 months) is encouraged and has her effort acknowledge when trying to put her shoes on and do up the velcro straps. She is made aware of assistance if she needs it so she is not being setup to fail.
- Danny (4 years old) is encouraged to get the floor cloth and clean up the paint he spilt, with the help of a teacher.
- The childr...