Experience with Toddlers at Kidango Every child has a distinctive mind and needs which varies according to their age group and developmental stage. In order to assess, analyze and develop a care plan for children, it is imperative to consider their psychosocial and physical growth. Furthermore, family involvement as well as cultural and spiritual extent play significant role in the care plan. It is important to take into account that each child must strive to accomplish and complete each of Erickson’s theory stages in order for a healthy personality. Going hand in hand with Erickson’s theory, Piaget’s theory consisting of four stages of intellectual development is also crucial. This paper will show how Erickson’s and Piagets theory are applied during toddlers development at Kidango.
Erickson and Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development for Toddlers at Kidango. The age group encountered at Kidango was toddlers whose ages range from 2-3years. This age group falls under stage 2 of Erickson’s theory which is autonomy/independence vs. shame and doubt. Per Erickson, at …show more content…
This stage includes language development, egocentrism, and conversations. According to Aqeel, “Perhaps the phenomenon of language development is considered as one of the most important characteristics of cognitive development at this stage” (Aqeel, 2013). In addition, egocentrism is another phenomenon in which the child thinks his or her point of view is the only valid one. While at Kidango two kids were asked about the color of a toy that was placed on a table near them. One responded by saying “green” and the other by saying “red”. For a little while they had a passionate debate, each one standing firm by their answer. This clearly shows egocentrism in action as each child firmly thought that their answer was the correct