INFANT STIMULATION PROGRAMMES 3 (0+3)

Module 3: Observation and Recording the Development of Infants (13 to 24 months) in different Child Care Centers

Practical lesson 11: Observation of motor and cognitive development of infants (19 -24 months)

Observation of motor development of infants 19-24 months

Introduction: Children of this age are truly on the go. A greater sense of independence begins to develop as children begin to walk, run and climb with greater skill. The child is very active and gets into everything. He needs constant supervision psychomotor skills improved and the child can hold and show beginnings of throwing skills. He can walk, run with good coordination. He can jump, climb up and downstairs without support. His hand skills to improve.

Aim: To observe the motor development of infants in the age range of 19-24 months

Objectives:

1. To understand the motor development of infants (19-24 months).
2. To develop the skill to observe the motor development of infants in the age range of 19-24 months.

Schedule to observe the motor development of infants (19-24 months).

Sl No	Activities	Performed	Emerging	Not at emerged
1	Pushes a stroller or cart
2	Flies a toy aeroplane
3	Runs with good coordination
4	Walks up stairs, one at a time; not alternating feet
5	Squats to play
6	Jumps off floor with both feet
7	Snips paper with scissors
8	Strings two or three beads
9	Walks without falling
10	Sit with self in a child’s chair.
11	Takes steps backward
12	Begins to gain some control of bowels and bladder
13	Turns pages of book

Observation of cognitive development of infants (19-24 months)