Child Observation Paper

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The mother was waiting at the lobby when this worker arrived at 12:28 P.M. When this worker stepped out to greet the mother, Frankie cried out loud. The mother picked him up to console him. Since there was no spoon in the diaper bag, this worker escorted the mother and her son to the lunch room to ask for one. Letting Frankie sit on the sofa, the mother fed him with his baby food. Frankie was surrounded by plastic toy truck and wire wooden bead maze. Sitting on the floor in front of the cube, the mother showed Frankie how to spin the wooden pieces. This worker suggested that the mother should push the toys out of his reach so Frankie could drag forwards. Instead of reaching for his toys, Frankie reached for his mother who picked him up. The mother showed Frankie how to play with …show more content…

When the mother picked up the phone from her father, Frankie listened to the conversation and stared at his mother. Quickly hang up the phone, the mother asked if Frankie recognized his grandfather’s voice. He smiled. Sitting on the floor, Frankie swept his legs on the floor. Holding Frankie in her lap, the mother and Frankie watched children’s music videos. Frankie pulled up his shocks and licked it. This worker suggested that the mother should turn off the music videos and play with. Placing Frankie on the floor, the mother set up more toys and catch his attention. When she held Frankie up away from the main entrance, Frankie twisted his body to look towards the main door. When the mother changed his diaper, Frankie tried to reach for the lunch bag above his head or rolled around. The mother told her son that he was so playful. The mother placed Frankie into the bouncer which the mother tried to lower its height so Frankie’s feet could reach the floor. The turned the padded seat so Frankie could check out toys in 360 degrees. When Frankie knew how to jump, he repeatedly pushed his feet against the floor and lift his body

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