What are developmental “ages and stages”? What is meant by the phrase “whole child”? How do these inform your practices when working with young children?

Journal: Developmental “Ages and Stages

Purpose

The purpose of the reflective journal is for you to reflect on your values, perceptions, and beliefs about caring for young children.

Expectation

These journal entries should be at least 1 paragraph in length. You will be graded on the depth of your responses to each question. There is no right or wrong answer. Just your thoughts. I will provide feedback in the form of questions that may ask you to dig deeper. These assignments are eligible for resubmission and should be a minimum of 500 words.

Reflective Prompt

Based on the readings and classroom discussions, please complete Portfolio Worksheet 5 questions.

What are developmental “ages and stages”?
What is meant by the phrase “whole child”?
How do these inform your practices when working with young children?
What resource(s) would you recommend? (books, websites, articles,…)