Ages and Stages : Developmental Descriptions and Activities, Birth Through Eight Years

by Miller, Karen

• ISBN13: 9780910287166
• ISBN10: 0910287163
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-01
• Publisher: REDLEAF

Table of Contents

Dedication	iii
Acknowledgments	v
Introduction	xxi
The Recent Research in Brain Development: What It Tells Us	xxiv
Birth to Six Months	1	(20)
Social Emotional Development	2	(6)
Issues of Emotional Development and Self-esteem	2	(1)
Bonding	2	(1)
Basic Trust	3	(1)
Touch	3	(1)
Relationships with Other People	3	(1)
Feeding	4	(1)
Smiling	4	(1)
``Ah-Boo!''	5	(1)
Visual Development	5	(1)
Tracking	6	(1)
Mirror	6	(1)
Typical Behavior Issues	6	(1)
Crying	7	(1)
Sucking	7	(1)
Gross Motor Development	8	(2)
Head Control and Mobility	8	(1)
Head and Torso Control	8	(1)
Rolling Over	9	(1)
Kicking	9	(1)
Foot Gong	9	(1)
Moving Around	9	(1)
Fine Motor Development	10	(2)
Fists	10	(1)
Discovering Hands	10	(1)
Hand Mitts	10	(1)
Batting	11	(1)
Target Practice	11	(1)
Grasping	11	(1)
Discovering Feet	12	(1)
Language Development	12	(3)
Circles of Talk	13	(1)
Early Literacy	13	(1)
Books	14	(1)
Cognitive Development	15	(1)
Object Hunger	15	(1)
Lack of Object Permanence	15	(1)
Cause and Effect	16	(1)
Music	16	(1)
How They Play	16	(2)
The Play Environment	17	(1)
Going Outside	18	(1)
Summary	18	(3)
Six Months to One Year - The Mobile Infant	21	(22)
Social Emotional Development	22	(3)
Issues of Emotional Development and Self-esteem	22	(1)
Stranger Anxiety	22	(1)
Pride	23	(1)
Relationships with Other People	23	(1)
Social Games	24	(1)
Hand It Over	24	(1)
Watching	24	(1)
Baby Friendships	24	(1)
Typical Behavior Issues	24	(1)
Setting Limits	24	(1)
Hurting Others	25	(1)
Gross Motor Development	25	(6)
Rolling Over	26	(1)
Creeping and Crawling	26	(1)
Texture Trail	27	(1)
Sitting Up	27	(1)
Pulling Up	28	(1)
Cruising	28	(1)
Standing Alone	29	(1)
Walking	29	(1)
Climbing	29	(1)
Climbing Stairs	30	(1)
Pushing and Pulling	30	(1)
Practice Moving in Different Ways	30	(1)
Mini Obstacle Course	30	(1)
Avoid ``Baby Traps''	30	(1)
Fine Motor Development	31	(1)
Visually Directed Reaching	31	(1)
Picking Up Objects	32	(1)
Pointing	32	(1)
Poking Fingers in Holes	32	(1)
Language Development	32	(4)
``Where's...''	33	(1)
Action Commands	34	(1)
Early Literacy	34	(1)
What Makes a Good Book for this Age	35	(1)
Zip Closure Bag Books	35	(1)
Photo Album Book	35	(1)
Cognitive Development	36	(3)
Exploring Objects	36	(1)
Object Permanence	37	(1)
Hide and Seek	37	(1)
Peek-A-Boo Variations	38	(1)
Cause and Effect	38	(1)
A Shake-shake Collection	38	(1)
Using Symbols	38	(1)
Music	39	(1)
La,la,la	39	(1)
Sing Talking	39	(1)
Dancing	39	(1)
How They Play	39	(2)
The Play Environment	40	(1)
Making the Environment Safe	40	(1)
Inside Play Area	40	(1)
Going Outside	41	(1)
Summary	41	(2)
The Toddler	43	(26)
Social Emotional Development	44	(9)
Issues of Emotional Development and Self-esteem	44	(1)
Independence	44	(1)
Separation Difficulties	44	(1)
Good-bye Books	45	(1)
Souvenir Photos	45	(1)
Transitional Objects	46	(1)
Comfort in Sameness	46	(1)
Relationships with Other Children	47	(1)
Exploration	47	(1)
Empathy	47	(1)
Toddler Friendships	47	(1)
Typical Behavior Issues	47	(1)
Egocentrism	47	(1)
Toddler Aggression	48	(1)
Biting	49	(2)
Difficulty Sharing	51	(1)
Tantrums	51	(1)
Short Attention Span	52	(1)
Gross Motor Development	53	(3)
Climbing	53	(1)
Playing with Balls	54	(1)
Throwing	54	(1)
Toddler Basketball	54	(1)
Soft Ball	54	(1)
Stacking	55	(1)
Cardboard Box Blocks	55	(1)
Imitation Games	55	(1)
Toys That Move	55	(1)
Riding Toys	55	(1)
Fine Motor Development	56	(2)
Sticking Things in Holes	56	(1)
Simple Shape Box	56	(1)
Slot Boxes	56	(1)
Fit-together Toys	57	(1)
Stacking and Nesting Toys	57	(1)
Screwing on Jar Lids	57	(1)
Dumping	57	(1)
Art Activities	57	(1)
Language Development	58	(3)
The Envelope of Language	58	(1)
Comprehension Games	59	(1)
Body Parts	59	(1)
Pack a Bag	59	(1)
Nursery Rhymes	60	(1)
Early Literary	60	(1)
Books	60	(1)
Cognitive Development	61	(2)
Object Permanence	61	(1)
Hide and Seek	61	(1)
Music Box Hide and Seek	62	(1)
Using Symbols	62	(1)
Picture Thing Match	62	(1)
Time	62	(1)
Cause and Effect	62	(1)
Music	63	(1)
Music for Comfort	63	(1)
Lullabies	63	(1)
Shake It!	63	(1)
Rhythm Instruments	64	(1)
How They Play	64	(2)
Imitation	64	(1)
Swarming	64	(1)
Motor Play	65	(1)
Big Box Play	65	(1)
Object Play	65	(1)
Dramatic Play	65	(1)
Creative and Sensory Play	65	(1)
The Play Environment	66	(1)
Gain Outside	66	(1)
Summary	66	(3)
The Two-Year-Old	69	(24)
Social Emotional Development	70	(4)
Issues of Emotional Development and Self-esteem	70	(1)
Stubbornness	70	(1)
Adjustment Difficulties	70	(1)
Short Attention Span	70	(1)
Beginnings of Conscience	71	(1)
Security Toys	71	(1)
Relationships with Other Children	71	(1)
Budding Friendships	71	(2)
Developing Social Skills	73	(1)
Typical Behaviour Issues	73	(1)
Group Size	74	(1)
Gross Motor Development	74	(2)
Carrying Things	74	(1)
Climbing	74	(1)
Creative Movement	75	(1)
Balloon Tennis	75	(1)
Riding Toys	76	(1)
Fine Motor Development	76	(2)
Eye-droppers	77	(1)
Meat Basters	77	(1)
Cutting	77	(1)
Cutting Play Dough	77	(1)
Self-help Skills	77	(1)
Learning to Use the Toilet	78	(1)
Language Development	78	(4)
Shorthand Language	79	(1)
Pivot Words	79	(1)
Some Tips for Stimulating Language Development	79	(1)
Poems and Fingerplays	80	(1)
Conversations	80	(1)
A Surprise Bag	80	(1)
When to Test	81	(1)
Early Literacy	81	(1)
Books	82	(1)
Cognitive Development	82	(3)
Curiosity	82	(1)
Time	83	(1)
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Project	83	(1)
One to One Correspondence	84	(1)
Sorting	84	(1)
Part-Whole Relationships	85	(1)
Who's In There	85	(1)
Music	85	(2)
Singing	85	(1)
Ring Around the Rosy	85	(1)
Jenny's Here Today	85	(1)
Rhythm Instruments	86	(1)
Clapping Variations	86	(1)
Instruments	86	(1)
How They Play	87	(5)
Parallel Play	87	(1)
Chair Train	87	(1)
Dramatic Play	88	(1)
Miniature Play	88	(1)
Creative Play	89	(1)
Scribbling	89	(1)
Other Art Activities	90	(1)
Sensory Play	90	(1)
The Play Environment	91	(1)
Going Outside	91	(1)
Summary	92	(1)
Three-Year-Olds	93	(36)
Social Emotional Development	94	(9)
Issues of Emotional Development and Self-esteem	94	(1)
Relationship to Adults	94	(1)
Separation	94	(1)
Pictured Routines	95	(1)
Pretend to Call	95	(1)
I'll Be Back!	96	(1)
Fears	96	(1)
Puppet with a Problem	97	(1)
Imaginary Friends	97	(1)
Dangerous Wishes	97	(1)
Relationships with Other Children	98	(1)
Developing Friendships	98	(1)
Social Graces	99	(1)
Thank-you Notes	99	(1)
Sense of Humor	99	(1)
Typical Behavior Issues	100	(1)
Anticipate and Rehearse	101	(1)
Taking Turns	101	(1)
Let's Pretend to Take Turns	102	(1)
Give Reasons	102	(1)
Aggression	103	(1)
Gross Motor Development	103	(2)
Climbing	103	(1)
Balance Beam	103	(1)
Walk the Plank	104	(1)
Tricycles	104	(1)
Throwing and Ball Play	105	(1)
Fine Motor Development	105	(2)
Stringing Beads	106	(1)
Construction Toys	106	(1)
Art Activities	106	(1)
Cutting	106	(1)
Eye-dropper Color Transfer	107	(1)
Self-Help Skills	107	(3)
Bathroom Time	107	(1)
Handwashing	107	(1)
Soap Gloves	108	(1)
Eating	108	(1)
Dressing	108	(1)
The Old Coat Trick	109	(1)
Let Them Help	109	(1)
Language Development	110	(7)
Conversing	111	(1)
Vocabulary Development	111	(1)
Follow the String	112	(1)
Puppet Directions	112	(1)
Early Literacy	113	(1)
What Type of Books?	114	(1)
Hints on Reading to a Group	114	(1)
Extend the Stories	115	(1)
Have Books Available	116	(1)
Poetry	116	(1)
``Circle Time''	116	(1)
Cognitive Development	117	(4)
Colors	118	(1)
Shapes	118	(1)
Volume	119	(1)
Part-Whole Relationships	119	(1)
Homemade Puzzles	119	(1)
Classifying	120	(1)
Symbols	120	(1)
Time Words	120	(1)
Music	121	(1)
Singing	121	(1)
Musical Circle Games and Creative Movement	121	(1)
Simplified Musical Chairs	121	(1)
Rhythm Instruments	122	(1)
Songs for Routines of the Day	122	(1)
How They Play	122	(5)
Dramatic Play	123	(2)
Miniature Play	125	(1)
Blocks	125	(1)
Creative Play	125	(2)
The Play Environment	127	(1)
Going Outside	127	(1)
Summary	127	(2)
The Four-Year-Old	129	(26)
Social Emotional Development	130	(7)
Issues of Emotional Development and Self-esteem	130	(1)
Fears	130	(1)
Relationships with Other Children	131	(1)
Friendships	131	(1)
Jealousy and Excluding	131	(1)
Sharing	132	(1)
Typical Behavior Issues	133	(1)
Aggression	134	(1)
Bullying	135	(1)
Teasing	135	(1)
Inappropriate Language	136	(1)
Lying	136	(1)
No Apologies Necessary	137	(1)
Re-establish a Relationship with the Child	137	(1)
Gross Motor Development	137	(3)
Can You Do What I Do?	139	(1)
Bad Weather Survival	139	(1)
Need for Rest	139	(1)
Fine Motor Development	140	(1)
Lacing Cards	140	(1)
Self-help Skills	140	(1)
A Grooming Center	141	(1)
Language Development	141	(5)
Story Telling	143	(1)
Child Dictated Stories	143	(1)
Picture Matching Games	143	(1)
Puppets	144	(1)
Group Discussions	145	(1)
Show and Tell	145	(1)
Early Literacy	146	(1)
Books	146	(1)
Cognitive Development	146	(3)
Imagination	147	(1)
Time Concepts	147	(1)
The Senses Lead	147	(1)
Sorting	148	(1)
Category Matching	148	(1)
Go Together Matching	148	(1)
Sequencing	148	(1)
Walk Sequence	148	(1)
Special Event Report	149	(1)
Ordering	149	(1)
Music	149	(1)
How They Play	150	(4)
Dramatic Play	150	(1)
What is the Value of Dramatic Play?	150	(1)
Blocks	151	(1)
Same Blocks, Different People	152	(1)
Exact Copies	152	(1)
Creative Play	152	(1)
Games	153	(1)
The Play Environment	153	(1)
Going Outside	153	(1)
Summary	154	(1)
The Five-Year-Old	155	(20)
Social Emotional Development	156	(2)
Issues of Emotional Development and Self-esteem	156	(1)
Relationships with Other Children	156	(1)
Typical Behavior Issues	157	(1)
Quarreling and Excluding	157	(1)
Stealing	158	(1)
``Accidents''	158	(1)
Gross Motor Development	158	(1)
Fine Motor Development	159	(1)
Writing	159	(1)
Coloring	160	(1)
Manipulatives	160	(1)
Self-help Skills	160	(1)
Language Development	160	(8)
News Board	160	(1)
I Spy	161	(1)
Fill-in-the-Blank Stories	161	(1)
Poetry	162	(1)
Early Literacy	162	(1)
Books	162	(1)
Homemade Books	162	(1)
Sewn Book	162	(1)
Learning to Read	163	(1)
Worksheets	163	(1)
Objections to Worksheets	163	(1)
Alternatives to Worksheets	164	(1)
Sorting Activities	165	(1)
Find the Letter	165	(1)
Magazine Letter Hunt	165	(1)
Circle the Letter	165	(1)
Letter Sorter	165	(1)
Letter Checkers	166	(1)
Alphabet Clothesline	166	(1)
Picture Letter Match	166	(1)
Gramma's Bag Game	166	(1)
Shape Hunt	167	(1)
Cognitive Development	168	(2)
Math Concepts	168	(1)
Time	169	(1)
The Urge to Find Out	169	(1)
Music	170	(1)
Rhythm Band Orchestra	170	(1)
How They Play	170	(3)
Dramatic Play	171	(1)
Creative Play	171	(1)
Constructive Play	172	(1)
Games with Rules	172	(1)
The Play Environment	172	(1)
Going Outside	173	(1)
Summary	173	(2)
Six- to Eight-Year-Olds	175	(18)
Social Emotional Development	176	(5)
Issues of Emotional Development and Self-esteem	176	(1)
Autonomy	176	(1)
Relationship to Adults	176	(1)
Relationships with Other Children	177	(1)
Clubs	178	(1)
Same Sex Preference	178	(1)
Excluding Others	178	(1)
Solitude	179	(1)
Typical Behavior Issues	180	(1)
Rules and Fairness	180	(1)
Aggression	180	(1)
Competition	180	(1)
Gross Motor Development	181	(1)
Stunts	182	(1)
Energy	182	(1)
Food	182	(1)
Fine Motor Development	182	(1)
Language Development	183	(1)
Early Literacy	183	(1)
Cognitive Development	184	(3)
Scale Game	185	(1)
Collections	185	(1)
Lists	185	(1)
Fun with Symbols	185	(1)
Flags for Routines	186	(1)
Codes	186	(1)
Rebus Stories	186	(1)
Maps	186	(1)
Games with Rules	186	(1)
Music	187	(1)
Musical Symbol Game	187	(1)
Dancing	188	(1)
How They Play	188	(3)
Creative Play	189	(1)
Crafts	189	(1)
``Open-ended'' Materials	189	(1)
Salt Paint	190	(1)
Colored Glue	190	(1)
Time	190	(1)
Personal Best File	190	(1)
The Play Environment	191	(1)
Indoors	191	(1)
Going Outside	191	(1)
Summary	191	(2)
Appendix: Safety Checklist	193