To anyone who has not had young children in the home, this sounds like
an easy task, but when there is so much learning going on at the same time,
changing out of pajamas and putting on clean clothes for the day can often be a
challenge.
Biosocial development that is happening includes coordinating body
movements as well as the left and right sides of the body and brain. Gross motor movements include putting arms in
sleeves, legs in pants, shirt overhead, or the opposite in taking off
pajamas. Fine motor skills are needed
for zippers, buttons, snaps, gabbing and holding the clothing, and tying laces.
Cognitive development is occurring as children develop the sense of
independence and “I can do it” mentality.
Their memory and language skills are at work in remembering what each
piece of clothing is called, where it goes on the body, in which order does it
go on and what body parts need to be controlled to get the clothes on or off.
Psychosocial development is seen in the child’s assertions of their
opinions and development of a sense of self-worth. They are also exploring gender in the
clothing they are wearing.
All of this learning is occurring while the adult uses scaffolding to help
the child develop these skills to be independent. And oftentimes the adult is practicing a lot
of patience.
This is from an assignment from last week - and just wanted to share! :) Enjoy!
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