Blog Journal #2

I have been pushing forward with my advocacy action plan, but there are still a few kinks that could be worked out. I sat down with a few of my colleagues from work and read my plan to get a feel for what I should work on, or things that I may need to add in order to ensure my message was clear. My co-workers felt that the plan was a good starting point to make parents aware of the importance of play. I think that I have a good topic that will educate parents on the different ways to build a positive foundation for development, but I still have concerns on the delivery method.

Do you think that a power point presentation will be better than giving the audience a hand out to read through? My concern is that the power point presentation will take away from the message I am trying to get out to others.

I also have concerns that my presentation will not grab the attention of the parents because they are not in out field and still feel that academic are the best way for their child learn. Has anyone thought of a back up action plan that could also be helpful to the site they have picked?

What are some ways that I could continue my efforts even if I do not have the support from others?

Segal, Marilyn PH.D. (1998). Your Child At Play: One to Two Years. Ft. Lauderdale: Newmarket Press

Professionals are always looking for new ways to build on a child’s self esteem. Children are looking for recognition and approval from peers and professionals and through play professionals can complement children on achieving a goal, or peers are able to feel empathy toward their friend. According to Merilyn Segal, PH.D., Your Child At Play: One to Two Years (1998) “In many different ways, the toddler period is a time of strong ambivalence,” (p. 177)

Shore, Penny. (2002). How Your Baby and Child Learns. Canada: The Parent Kit Coroporation

According to Penny Shore, How Your Baby and Child Learns (2002) “Reading to your toddler is a wonderful way to develop language, foster curiosity, create conversation, and share your feelings.” (p. 46). Books are helpful in the progression of a child’s understanding of the world and are a great way to foster language in children.