Development Matters

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   Unclear speech and DMs

   November 15, 2015 by Guest

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   Hi We are base lining a new child who has been assessed by a pediatrician as having autistic tendencies. This child is also under SAL for speech. My deputy and I (there are only 2 of us and we are disagreeing!) would like your opinions. This child is 43 months old and quite happy to talk to parents (4-5 words) and some of the things they understand and the odd word we do (he uses different consonants to start words). Would you say that he is already doing this Beginning to put two words together (e.g. ‘want ball’, ‘more juice’).(16-26m) or not given that the words are not clear? For me he is communicating and can put two words tog its just that we cannot und…

   

   Last reply by Guest, November 17, 2015
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   Constructs with a purpose in mind.

   November 14, 2015 by AnonyMouse_4562

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   I read something recently which made me question my understanding of the statement: "Constructs with a purpose in mind, using a variety of resources. My understanding: to have an intention about what they want to construct before they construct it, using suitable equipment to do so. E.g. I want to make a boat, choosing crates etc outside... as opposed to deciding what it is while or after building Other understanding: to make something that has a purpose e.g. a bag to use for shopping on the role-play area or I want to make a den that keeps us dry? Have I not been looking deeply enough for this statement? Thanks Green Hippo x

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_4562, November 15, 2015

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   Using talk to connect ideas etc

   January 28, 2015 by Guest

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   Hi Just thinking about the difference in these statements Uses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events.(40-60) and Uses talk to connect ideas, explain what is happening and anticipate what might happen next, recall and relive past experiences.(30-50) If anyone can help clarify what you would be looking for ? Thanks for your help

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_33773, November 11, 2015
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   Playing alongside other children who are engaged in the same theme

   November 7, 2015 by AnonyMouse_4562

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   Hi, What would you be looking for, for this statement? We had 2 girls - one was being a vampire and one was being a witch in our Witches Den and at times they were playing together not just alongside? Green Hippo x

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_3307, November 9, 2015

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   Writing numbers

   October 16, 2015 by AnonyMouse_6593

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   Hi all, Having a scrambled brain moment while updating my observations. Where do you put writing numbers? Looking at the maths statements there isn't really anything that talks about being able to write numbers. In PD there is letter formation but not number formation. One child wrote 0-20 in the correct order so that would be part of the ELG but another child wrote numbers in a random order but was able to tell me the numbers. So do I focus on the the number aspect rather than the writing and formation? Thanks

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_33773, October 16, 2015
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   Involving parents in progress checks

   October 10, 2015 by Guest

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   Hi all How does everyone get input from their parents with regard to their child's progress checks We were thinking of some sort of pre progress check form or meeting but struggle to get parents to spare 5 minutes Any suggestions gratefully received Thanks in advance

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_1490, October 11, 2015

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   Creating and thinking critically

   October 3, 2015 by Guest

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   Hi everyone I'm wanting to put up some effective prompts around nursery, especially for staff to be able to support creating and thinking critically, so far I've got- .tell me about what you an see .why do you think that...? I wonder if we...? .what do you think would happen if...? I would be grateful for any input Thanks in advance Dianne

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_19920, October 4, 2015

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   P&C - 30-50 months help

   September 24, 2015 by AnonyMouse_4562

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   Hi, What do you expect/teach for: Knows some of the things that make them unique, and can talk about some of the similarities and differences in relation to friends or family? I tend to focus more on the physical differences but also preferences, interests and different living situations e.g. people in family/houses. What do you think? Thanks, Green Hippo x

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_19782, September 24, 2015
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   Help again please

   September 17, 2014 by Guest

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   Hey all I work in a baby room So mostly look at dm 0-11 8-20 16-26 But some of the statements I find really hard to understand what exactly I'm looking for ??? Does any one else wish there was a example for each dm to guide us a little with the more difficult to work out statements ?? Any help or advise very welcome Is there anything out there to help ? And thanks in advance for any info ?

   

   Last reply by Guest, July 5, 2015

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    UW People & Comm 22-36m

    June 19, 2015 by AnonyMouse_22106

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    Could anyone tell me what they are observing for the following statement please Learns that they have similarities and differences that connect them to, and distinguish them from others I don't think we have a very observant bunch this year, unless we are expecting too much!

    

    Last reply by AnonyMouse_22106, June 19, 2015