INFANT STIMULATION PROGRAMMES 3 (0+3)

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

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

Introduction: Children will first understand names, then single words and finally simple sentences. Babies will understand spoken language much earlier than they will be able to speak it. It is also during this time that babies will begin to develop simple problem solving skills.

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

Objectives:

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

Sl No	Activities	Performed	Emerging	Not at emerged
1	Leads parent to desired object
2	Puts away toys on request
3	Pretends to play musical instrument
4	Imitates housework activities
5	Groups objects in play
6	Uses two toys together in pretend play
7	Knows four body parts and clothing item on self
8	Chooses five familiar objects upon request
9	Names pictures when asked/points to things
10	Attempts to fix broken toys
11	Stacks and assembles toys and objects
12	Chooses one object from group of five upon request
13	Follows two-step directions
14	Uses both small and large toys
15	Plays for longer periods than before; interested in manipulative and constructive toys
16	Enjoys rhymes and singing
17	Will have inanimate objects perform actions (doll washes self)
18	Notices shapes of things
19	Thinks somewhat before acting
20	Uses a tool to obtain a desired object
21	Can foresee effects