Scenario: Thomas - Making A Money Box

[sarubini]

1. Educators must understand about child development, in order to analyse information and plan accordingly. Read the following scenario and identify the relevant child development areas that were observed.

Making a money box.
“Thomas spent around 15 minutes at the craft table today. He was making a money box by gluing coins onto a small cardboard box. He held the glue in his RH using a palm grip. He held the coins in the thumb and finger tips of his left hand.
He pressed the coins onto the money box which became unstuck several times.
Thomas persevered and was able to press10 coins by himself before approaching the educator.
He said “Look I have finished.” and held up the money box with a smile on his face.

The educator praised his efforts and handed it back to Thomas who proceeded to play banker.”

In your own words explain which child development theories might apply against this experience.

MY ANSWER:

For this scenario I would prefer the physical development theory.
Areas observed in child development was:
• Holding a glue using a palm grip
• Holding a coing in the finger tip of the thumb
• Pressing the coins one by one.

am i right .plz give suggestion

[Lorina]

Yes, you're right! He is using his fine motor skills...

,
Lorina

[Rencia]

I would also add cognitive -problem solving (sticking the coins several times) and creative (he is making/creating something).

[sarubini]

thank u so much