Name: ______________________________ Date: ______________ Period: ______
Directions: This page has three parts. Part 1 is the egg demo: predict, watch, write. Part 2 is the Ages and Stages chart. Eight cells in the chart are blank. The eight milestone strips under the chart fill them. Cut the strips out, or draw a line from each strip to its cell. Part 3 is the caregiver table. For three ages, write one thing the caregiver gives and one safety step that matches the child's newest skill. Every age on this page is "about." Children are not on a schedule. A children's doctor (a pediatrician), not a babysitter, decides if a child is behind.
Word bank in Spanish
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| baby | bebé |
| child | niño, niña |
| caregiver | cuidador |
| safe | seguro |
| to grow | crecer |
Part 1: The egg demo
Before the napkin. Does the egg exist? (circle) YES NO
Under the napkin. Does the egg exist now? (circle) YES NO
What would a 6-month-old do when the egg goes under the napkin? (circle one)
a. Stare at the napkin, then look away like the egg was never there
b. Pull the napkin off and grab the egg
What would a 12-month-old do? (circle one)
a. Stare at the napkin, then look away like the egg was never there
b. Pull the napkin off and grab the egg
Object permanence means (in your own words): ______________________________________________
(more) ____________________________________________________________________________________________
| Before about 8 months | After about 8 months |
|---|---|
| Out of sight means: | The baby now: |
Why should you care? Write one way object permanence shows up in your life right now (peek-a-boo, missing someone far away, knowing your phone is in your bag). Then copy it onto a sticky note for the wall.
Answer: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Part 2: The Ages and Stages chart
Eight cells are blank. Fill each one with a milestone strip from the list under the chart. Picture cues: an arm for physical, a lightbulb for intellectual, a heart for emotional, two figures for social.
| Age (about) | Physical (arm) | Intellectual (lightbulb) | Emotional (heart) | Social (two figures) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth to 3 months | Lifts head briefly when on tummy; grips a finger | Follows a face or a bright object with the eyes | Calms when held; cries to say something is wrong | Starts to smile at people |
| 3 to 6 months | [blank 1] | Reaches for a toy and brings it to the mouth | Laughs; shows excitement | Likes to look at self in a mirror; knows familiar faces |
| 6 to 12 months | [blank 2] at about 6 months; crawls; pulls up to stand | Searches for a hidden toy (object permanence, about 8 months); knows own name; [blank 8] at about 12 months | Cries when a parent leaves (separation anxiety) | [blank 3] with people they do not know |
| 1 to 2 years | [blank 4] at about 12 months; climbs onto low furniture | Points to ask for things; follows a one-step direction | Has big feelings and no words for them yet; tantrums are common | Copies what adults do; plays next to other children |
| 2 to 3 years | Runs; kicks a ball; starts to use a spoon | [blank 5]; knows some body parts; sorts shapes | Says "mine"; shows more independence; still needs comfort | [blank 6] (plays beside other children, not yet with them) |
| 3 to 5 years | Hops on one foot; uses child scissors; draws a person with parts | [blank 7] (a block is a phone, a box is a boat); counts to 10 | Starts to name feelings; can wait a short time | Takes turns; plays with other children; has a best friend |
Milestone strips (cut apart or draw a line):
| Strip | Milestone |
|---|---|
| A | Rolls over (about 4 to 6 months) |
| B | Sits without help (about 6 months) |
| C | Walks (about 12 to 15 months) |
| D | First real words ("mama," "ball") (about 12 months) |
| E | Two-word sentences ("more juice") (about 2 years) |
| F | Pretend play (about 2 to 3 years, grows through 5) |
| G | Stranger wariness (about 8 to 12 months) |
| H | Parallel play (about 2 years) |
Grade 6: fill blanks 1, 2, 4, and 7 only.
Check your do now guesses. Circle any guess that was more than six months off: sitting ____ walking ____ first word ____
Part 3: What a caregiver gives, and safety by stage
The rule: every new skill is a new hazard. A hazard is something that can hurt you. First, copy the board list of what young children need from a caregiver. Then fill in the table.
What young children need from a caregiver: ________________________________________________________
(more) ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Sentence starter: "A ___ year old can ___, so the caregiver should ___."
| Age | Newest skill | One thing the caregiver gives (a need met) and why | One safety step that matches the skill and why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | rolling, sitting, grabbing | ||
| 2 years | walking, climbing, saying "mine" | ||
| 4 years | running, pretend play, asking why |
Grade 6: fill the 2-year row only. IEP and 504: any two rows.
Grade 8 stretch: What the brain is doing. In the first three years, the brain builds connections between its cells faster than at any other time. The connections that get used stay. The ones that do not get used are trimmed away. Talking, holding, sleep, and real food feed that growth. Write two sentences: what does this mean for someone caring for a 1-year-old?
Line 1: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Line 2: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Exit card (3-2-1)
3 milestones with their age range: __________________________________________________________________
2 things a young child needs from a caregiver: _______________________________________________________
1 safety step that matches a skill (write the skill and the step): _________________________________________
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