How to acess young children in gross,fine,and oral motor skills?

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.