I've been using a lot of single words and short phrases when talking with Andrew & Gio. I've been doing my best to avoid long explanations or questions. But sometimes I wonder if I'm getting through to Gio. It takes him a while to respond to a simple question, I'm not sure if its because he doesnt understand or he's still getting use to the classroom.
Directions
Monday, July 14, 2008
I've been using 2 step directions with both Gio & Andrew. I asked Andrew " Go get your shoes and bring them to me." He needed to be reminded but was able to follow the direction. Gio on the other hand does OK with one step direction but doesnt seem to understand 2 step direction. I needed to use visual cues in order for him to complete the directions.
Andrew
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Andrew has great Receptive Language! I can ask him to get me anything in the classroom and he'll bring it right to me. However, Andrew has very poor expressive language. He labels very few things in the classroom and seems to have NO Spontaneous language. I asked Andrew to get me the red ball (I stressed the word BALL) He does imitate the word for me, but today for the first time he handed me the ball and said "Ball"
Playtime
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
This morning I decided that Gio and Andrew needed some structured playtime. Using the blocks I came up with some play scenarios. I primarily focused on taking turns. Gio did not say one word during our playtime but he was able to get my attention very easily. Several times he tapped me on my shoulder letting me know he wanted a turn. Andrew had a lot of difficulty focusing and staying on task, he would scream and cry till it was his turn.
Meet Gio
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Gio started in my class last week. He came from Sharon’s infant room. Sharon has been a great asset. She had a lot of ideas that helped make the transition go smoothly. At drop off Gio still gets upset but he’s easily distracted. Gio is currently receiving early intervention.
Gio & Andrew
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
I've decided to focus on Gio & Andrew. Both boys have similar issues, possible speech delay, & trouble staying on task. I also have some concerns about Andrew’s fine motor play.
Andrew & Joseph
Friday, June 27, 2008
Meet Joseph & Andrew. Joseph loves to look at books and listen to music. He also responds well to rough-housing sort of play. Andrew is into everything and can never sit still. He's always on the GO.
The Beginning
I love playing with my toddlers. Watching their faces light up, with eyes wide as they discover something new, I’m instantly reminded of what a wondrous world this is. I feel I'm very lucky to be a toddler teacher. I get to PLAY! Thinking back to this assignment of choosing an atypical and typical child, well I'll be honest I'm not sure whom to pick. I currently have 2 children with EI services and one child who I think will be receiving serives soon. Gio will be new to my class starting next week and is currently receiving speech therapy. Joseph is autistic and is receiving various therapies. He’s also just begun working with picture cards and he’s doing very well. Now Andrew is 2 years old and just started in my class two weeks ago. I’m seeing very few words or sounds. He gets very upset when I can’t understand him. He doesn’t seem to be able to finish anything and has very poor impulse control. I need to talk with Mom about moving forward with EI services; she wanted to wait till September. I feel that waiting…well its simply wasting valuable time.
