This collection of student work is from Frank Keim's classes. He wants to share these works for others to use as an example of culturally-based curriculum and documentation. These documents have been OCR-scanned and are available for educational use only.
Emotional Shows pride in personal accomplishment. Is more demanding and more self-assertive. Likes to exhibit affection to humans and to objects as well. Prefers to keep parent or caregiver in sight while exploring environment. Demands personal attention. May show fear of strangers. Shows increased negativism. May become attached to a special toy.
Social Enjoys solitary play. Enjoys play with older siblings or parents. Shows preference for family members over others. Shows off for an audience. Is easily diverted and entertained. Likes to go for buggy, stroller, or car rides. Recognizes self in mirror and may communicate with sounds.
16 to 18 MONTHS
Emotional Is still egocentric. Response to parents' emotional expressions by imitating them. Is emotionally unpredictable and may respond differently at different times. Hugs favorite toys and may carry them all the time. May hug pets too hard when wanting to show affection. Is unable to tolerate frustration. May be less afraid of strangers. May reveal negativism and stubborness. May exhibit fear of thunder, lightning, larger animals, etc. Enjoys ability to do things independently.
Social Is very socially responsive to parents and caregivers. Demands personal attention from family members. Hands object to parent and waits reaction expentantly. Responds to simple request. Realizes different people react in different ways. Enjoys social play before bedtime. May punch and poke other toddlers as if they were objects. Will perform for an audience. Likes to chase and be chased. Is unable to share.
19 to 21 MONTHS
Emotional May show increasing need for security object. May direct anger at person responsible for frustration. May reveal feelings of jealousy. May become more possessive about toys, hiding them from others. Likes to claim things as "mine." Gives up items that belong to others upon request. Begins to show sympathy to another child or adult. Does not yet understand cooperation, but maybe able to cooperate some of the time.
Social Continues to desire personal attention. Likes to help with simple household tasks. Indicates awareness of absence of person by saying "bye-bye." Likes to repeat experiences in simple terms. Responds less quickly to requests, and may respond in opposite manner. May enjoy removing clothing and is not embarrassed about being naked. Enjoys dressing up in adult clothing. May ask for permission to do things. Reveals a sense of trust in adults. Plays contentedly alone if near adults. Likes to play next to other children, but does not interact with them. Tries to imitate play activities of older siblings. Engages in imaginative play involving daily routines such as eating or going to sleep. Is able to play some simple interacting games for short periods of time.
22 to 24 MONTHS
Emotional Display signs of love for parents and other favorite people. May express increased possessive attitude. Is easily hurt by criticism. Is afraid of disapproval and rejection. Becomes frustrated easily. May show some aggressive tendencies, such as slapping, biting, hitting. May assume increasingly self-sufficient attitude. Has strong positive or negative reactions. Wants own way in everything. Recognizes own power to be effective. May dawdle but desires to please parents.
Social Is more responsive to adults, and is also more demanding of adults. Shows genuine interest in mother-baby relationships. Is occasionally hostile to siblings if frustrated. Desires approval in social situations. Still prefers to play alone, but likes to be near others. Enjoys water play. Likes to "dance" to music. Engages in imaginative play related to parents' actions. Uses own name in reference to self when talking with others. Is continually testing limits set by parents and caregivers. Likes to control others and give them orders.
24 to 30 MONTHS
Emotional Continues to be self-centered. May exhibit increasing independence one minute and then run back to security of parents the next. Likes immediate gratification of desires and find it difficult to wait. May exhibit negativism. Has trouble understanding sharing but may give back toy that belongs to someone else. Continues to seek parental approval for behaviors and accomplishments. Displays jealousy. May develop fear of dark; needs reassurance.
Social Likes to play near other children, but is unable to play cooperatively with them. Becomes a "grabber," may grab desired toys away from other children. Does not like to share toys. Has not learned to say "please" but often desires toys of other children. Likes to give affection to parents. May pull hair or bite before giving a prized possession.
30 to 36 MONTHS
Emotional May display negative feelings and occasional temper. May exhibit aggressiveness . May dawdle but insists on doing things for self. Likes to dress self and needs praise and encouragement when correct. Bills that when reprimanded for mistakes. Desires parental approval. Wants independence but shows fear of new experiences. May reveal need for clinging to security object. May exhibit fear and needs reassurance in fearful situations. Needs an understanding, orderly environment. May have trouble sleeping if day's events have been emotional.
Social Continues to feel a strong sense of ownership but may give up toy if offered a substitute. May learn to say "please" if prompted. As increased desire to play near and with other children. May begin cooperative play. Distinguishes between boys and girls. Likes to be accepted by others. May continue to show aggressive actions in getting own way while playing with other children. Enjoys hiding from others. Likes to play with adults on one-to-one basis. Enjoys tumbling play with older siblings and parents.
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This collection of student work is from Frank Keim's classes. He wants to share these works for others to use as an example of culturally-based curriculum and documentation. These documents have been OCR-scanned and are available for educational use only.
