This is a 2 Part assignment Part 1

Step 1: Select a setting in which you can complete three 30-minute observations of children socially interacting. This can be a preschool, a playground, YMCA, Girl Scout or Boy Scout event, mall play area, etc. Students will complete three 30-minute observations of infants, a toddlers, or preschoolers. Write detailed notes each day on all three of the following areas: gross motor, fine motor, and oral motor development

Step 2. Complete the graphic organizer below using the detailed notes above.

Step 3: Compose a 1250 word essay reflecting upon key concepts from this week’s assigned reading and what you learned about Gross Motor, Fine Motor, and Oral Motor Development, and key points learned from your observations. Your essay should include at least three (3) citations. The sections should be clearly marked with headings so that your instructor knows which points you are addressing. Follow the guidelines for APA writing style. The title page and references page do not count towards the minimum word amount for this assignment. from your observations. APA format and a minimum of three (3) professional references are required. Make sure to connect your observations to your weekly readings. Part 2

Locate two academic articles from a professional, peer-reviewed journal related to the topic of assessment practices in Early Childhood Education. Write a summary paper addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all questions in each bullet point. There should be two sections, one for each numerical bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for each article. Your essay should be 1750 words in length. Cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimal word amount.

1. Summarize both professional, peer-reviewed articles by addressing the follow for each study. Repeat this sequence for each article.
   1. What question/hypothesis was the researcher trying to answer or investigate?
   2. Define the variables studied.
   3. Describe the sample.
   4. How did the researcher gather data in the study?
   5. What were the results? How do the results affect your understanding of the world?
   6. What did you learn from this study about assessment when working with young children?

1. Compare and contrast both studies and explain the similarities and differences.