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Explain cognitive development as it relates to science in infants and toddlers.

Central Objective: Explain cognitive development as it relates to science in infants and toddlers, guiding educators in early childhood education and child care centers to design developmentally appropriate science experiences. Supporting Elements: Demonstrate an understanding of how infants'' and toddlers'' cognitive growth informs hands-on science exploration and inquiry-based learning in early childhood settings. This page offers practical strategies for supporting cognitive development through science activities tailored to infants and toddlers.

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  1. Demonstrate an understanding of cognitive development as it relates to science in infants and toddlers.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
  3. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with need in one or more of the following areas: 1. Emotional 2. Cognitive 3. Language 4. Physical
  6. Explain appropriate crib guidelines for caregivers to ensure safe sleep for infants and young toddlers.
  7. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of culture on infant and toddler development.
  8. Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
  9. Identify types of abuse in infants and toddlers.
  10. Describe Piaget’s sensorimotor and preoperational stages of cognitive development.
  11. Identify infant and toddler materials and equipment
  12. Define healthy practices to mitigate the spread of germs and decrease the likelihood of SIDS in infants and toddlers.
  13. Understand the relation between how material and equipment selection assist with lesson plan development and implementation.
  14. Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
  15. Identify strategies for integrating culture and diversity into an infant and toddler program
  16. Explain intercultural communication as it relates to coaching and mentoring.
  17. Demonstrates an understanding of content areas and how they relate to child development
  18. Identify stages and milestones of physical and cognitive development ages 6-13.
  19. List the most common reasons why infants and toddlers bite.
  20. List safety risks for infants and toddlers and strategies to diminish these risks.
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