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I explored the Harvard University's "Global Children's Initiative ". I read about the Zambian Early childhood development project. It discussed how the area and the surrounding areas were working on an anti malaria initiative. This program worked on all areas of development and assess the outcome of the program. The program is continuing today after the first year showed great suits. One thing that really hit my interest was how al. Areas of development were assessed. I would like to know what type of steps swerve taken within the program to work on the development of the children. Another thing that was interesting was the health of the children came first. A child cannot grow or develop in ill health . Searching the website I see may pho of the programs look at the health of children first.. Before sent other help starts.he program also mentioned fine motor skills as a huge importance in these children's development. I found this to really spark curiosity in why. The results state that fine motors allow for children to succeed in school. It's harder if those fine motors for writing and other activities are not there. Found this interesting due to not hearing this stated before in other readings. I know as a professional how important fine motor skills are.howepver nanny readings only have a small segment for fine motors. This project takes into account that fine motors is very important.
http://developingchild.harvard.edu/initiatives/global_initiative/
I agree that fine motor dexterity is very important. Children who have trouble with fine motor activities often have trouble in many areas. My son has fine motor problems, and while examining that problem we discovered he has dysgraphia and poor muscle development in the upper body. Children need to be given plenty of opportunities to develop their motor skills, and writing is not the only way to do that. In developing nations, where paper and pencil may be scarce, there are many other activities children can do to develop.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree that children health is very important in their development. I researched the country Africa and its so many children their dying due to not having vaccinations and being in contact with diseases. I remember my dad use to say breakfast was his most important meal of the day. Currently, their are children around the world who are trying to survive off of just one meal. Children's health is just as important as their education. In addition, a child fine and gross motor skills are so vital to their growth development. In one of my previous classes I remember that children use their fine motor skills to learn how to get dress, brush their teeth, and comb their hair. When a child lacks in their development of fine motor skills it prevents them from excelling in life as well as in school. Thanks for sharing
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