INFANT STIMULATION PROGRAMMES 3 (0+3)

Module 1: Visits to different Child Care Centers

Schedule on Material available in the centre

Age group	Area	Material present	Frequency of use and appropriate-ness in usage of material	Mostly Interested by Child	Mostly Interested by adult	Remarks/ Observa-tions
0-6 months	Cognitive Motor Language Social & emotional
6-12 months	Cognitive Motor Language Social & emotional
12-18 months	Cognitive Motor Language Social & emotional
18-24 months	Cognitive Motor Language Social & emotional

Discussion: The student must write a report on the observational visit by discussing the stimulation programme planned, observed the activities in terms of material available and practices followed by the care giver to encourage the child’s involvement in using the material etc.

Conclusion: The student must give their opinion about the center and care giver’s contribution for child’s development.

References: Reprinted with permission from the National Network for child care- NNCC. Kees-Martin, S (1981). Checklist for family day care homes (HE-5-81). Reno, NV: University of Nevada Reno, Cooperative Extension.