Strategies to implement in your daycare setting to support the individual stages of cognitive development
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Strategies to implement in your daycare setting to support the individual stages of cognitive development
Imagine you are a teacher at a daycare center, and you have a diverse group of toddlers in your care. One day, you notice two children, Emma and Liam, engaging in a similar activity, but at different levels of understanding. Emma, who is 2 years old, is sorting colorful blocks by their colors, whereas Liam, who is 3 years old, is sorting them by both color and size.
Now, considering Jean Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, how would you approach facilitating learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate for both Emma and Liam? What activities or strategies could you implement in your daycare setting to support their individual stages of cognitive development effectively? Please share your thoughts and any specific activities you might plan for Emma and Liam based on their respective stages of development.