Scenario 4: Katie Katie (8 months) can easily roll over and is confident crawling around investigating her environment; however, she is unaware of...

Katie (8 months) can easily roll over and is confident crawling around investigating her environment; however, she is unaware of other infants and toddlers in the room.

Sheis learning how to pull herself to a standing position and walk around furniture. When offered a walker or wheeled toy, she stands and begins to attempt to propel herself forward.

a)   What will be the next major milestone in Katie's physical development?

b)   How would you set up a safe environment to support and encourage Katie's physical and social, language and emotional development? What would be the potential risks and strategies to prevent such risks?

c)   What sensory experiences could an Educator provide for Katie and the babies to ensure they can safely explore their environment with their hands, mouths and bodies?

d)   How do you know if the environment is providing the accurate amount of stimulation for Katie and the babies?