Discussions Regarding the Preschool Observation Checklist and Evaluation Tool (POCET)

Monday, June 16, 2008

Summer is Here! Get Moving!

Summer is almost here, and outdoor play will be keeping your young ones busy. There's no better time than now to review the POCETâ„¢ developmental guidelines for Physical Health and Safety . Under Motor Skills, you will find the following:

PH1: Demonstrates eye-hand coordination.
PH2: Begins to show fine motor dexterity and control.
PH3: Demonstrates balance and control during locomotor movements.
PH4: Uses large muscles to manipulate objects.

And, underneath Health and Safety, you will find:
PH5: Demonstrates independence in hygiene and nutrition.
PH6: Understands basic health and safety rules.

Look to Teacher QuickSource for activities for each of the Physical Health & Safety developmental guidelines above. Also, be sure to browse companion products for the correlating activities. Simply visit www.DiscountSchoolSupply.com/POCET and click on the age-appropriate category under Curriculum Companions to find matching products.

Finally, take a look at the Active Play category at www.DiscountSchoolSupply.com for inspiration on more summertime activities - and get going!