'Self Portraits'

The toddlers had fun drawing 'self portraits'.  They sat at a table in front of our mirror with paper and colored pencils and colored anything that they wanted. I dictated the things they told me about their work. You will be able to see these works of art hanging in our classroom soon.

Ohio early Learning and Development Standards

Social and Emotional Development

    Strand: Self

               Topic: Self Concept- Recognize self as a unique person with thoughts, feelings and 

                                                 distinct characteristics

Approaches Toward Learning

     Strand: Engagement and Persistence- Focus on an activity for short periods of time 

                                                                  despite distractions

Physical Well-Being and Motor Development

    Strand: Motor Development

                Topic: Small Muscle- Coordinate the use of arms, hands and fingers to 

                                                   accomplish tasks

Language and Literacy Development

    Strand: Writing

              Topic: Early Writing- Begin to use thumb and fingers of one hand to 

                                                 hold writing tool

              Topic: Writing Application and Composition- Make marks and scribble writing to 

                                                 represent objects and ideas