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fi ne-motor skills? gross-motor
skills? Present your list to the
class and explain the reasons
behind your choices.
16. Speech. Ask a pediatrician
or child development expert
to identify various signs that
would indicate a child might
have a developmental delay
that requires professional
help. Why is seeking help
early so important? Ask
the expert to share any
experiences he or she has
about working with infants
who have developmental
delays. Do delays in infancy
always guarantee lifelong
delays? Share your fi ndings
with the class.
Making Observations
17. Observe a baby trying to
drink from a cup or handle a
spoon. What problems does
the baby experience? How
are these problems related to
messiness?
18. Observe several babies
wearing different types of
outfi ts. Describe the outfi ts
and list the advantages or
disadvantages of each.
19. Visit the home of a 6- to
12-month-old. Observe the
places designed for the
baby’s sleep and play. Ask
the parent whether he or she
likes these arrangements, and
why. Describe your findings to
the class.
20. Observe a baby playing. What
senses are being stimulated?
Which motor and language
skills are being developed?
21. Observe an infant and
parent playing. How does the
adult encourage a positive
relationship?
Thinking Critically
22. Some parents believe that
feeding babies solids early is the
best way to ensure they sleep
throughout the night. How can
this belief be harmful to babies?
23. In the text, peek-a-boo is
described as a good game for
developing object permanence
in babies. What other games
promote object permanence?
24. Adults need to respect babies’
temperaments. What are some
ways parents can respect the
temperament of a happy baby?
a shy baby? a fussy baby? an
active baby? a quiet baby?