Complete each section of the Activity Template
Be sure that you include each one of the requirements listed below. To assist you with completing each component, an example of the activity sheet has been provided below. Before beginning the activity think about your age group. Utilize the Center for Disease Control’s Developmental Milestones (Links to an external site.). This will help remind you of what your chosen age group is capable of. Then think about your goal. What is it you want the children to achieve? Your goal can be something simple. For example, if the milestone is a gross motor one, you goal will be for the child to improve his gross motor skills (see example below). Then you will write about the activity that will help the child achieve the goal you have set. This means that you will write a gross motor activity, for this section. When writing this activity, remember to keep in mind all the materials you will need to complete it (see example below). You will do the same for each section. Remember, it is important in your final assignment that you show a complete understanding of each area of development. So, review the material you have learned these past five weeks and get creative!
Below is an example of one of the completed activities might look (be sure you do not copy this example):
In your assignment, create a 9 – 11-page word document that addresses the following:
· For the Center-Based Preschool Option
· Complete each section of the Activity Template
· To complete the sections for a Center-Based Preschool:
· Indicate the age group (3s, 4s or 5s)
· List the intended goals
· List all the materials that will be needed for each activity
· Explain in detail the process/teaching strategies that will be used for each activity
· Specify how each activity is developmentally appropriate for that age group.
· Instructor Tip: Preschoolers are mostly verbal and able to follow directionality. Keep in mind however, that there may be a wide range of developmental skill. How will your activities be developmentally appropriate for everyone in your class?
· For the Center-Based Infant/Toddler Option
· Complete each section of the Activity Template
· To complete the sections for a Center-Based Infant/Toddler:
· Indicate the age group (3s, 4s or 5s) – Of the nine activities, three should be appropriate for young infants, three for mobile infants and three for toddlers.
· List the intended goals
· List all the materials that will be needed for each activity