SAPR DCF GOAL MARK PLAN 2026
BIGGER REACH WHOLE LEARNING ZONE
MANUAL
⩥ How should caregivers plan and prepare experiences? Answer:
Making sure that they are fun, stimulating and offer hands-on
opportunities for learning that are challenging and achievable.
⩥ What is one of the most important aspects of a child's learning
during the ages of 3-5 years old? Answer: Language Development
⩥ Jean Piaget Answer: 4 stages of cognitive development
⩥ Erik Erikson Answer: 8 stages of social and emotional development
⩥ Jean Piaget: The 4 stages of cognitive development Answer:
Sensorimotor - 0-2 years old
Preoperational- 2-7 years old
Concrete-operational- 7-11 years old
Formal Operations- 11 years old and older
⩥ What do children learn in the Preoperational Stage from ages 2-7
years old? Answer: Young children learn about their world through
their actions
, ⩥ What does Piaget's theory explain? Answer: How children interact
with their environment to construct knowledge
⩥ Erik Erikson and the 8 conflicts in emotional development
explanation Answer: Erik Erikson developed the theory that
emotional development occurs through each of the 8 stages in
sequential order
⩥ Age: Infant
Conflict: Trust vs Mistrust Answer: -Trust is developed over time by
providing an infant with a consistent, comforting environment.
-When needs are met, trust is established.
-Trust builds an emotional foundation.
-A lack of trust can result in poor emotional stability.
⩥ Age: Toddler
Conflict: Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt Answer: -Toddlers need to
explore their own bodies and environment in order to become
confident in themselves.
-When autonomy is allowed, a person can become comfortable with
his/her choices.
-A lack of autonomy can result in a feeling of shame or insecurity.
⩥ Age: Preschool
BIGGER REACH WHOLE LEARNING ZONE
MANUAL
⩥ How should caregivers plan and prepare experiences? Answer:
Making sure that they are fun, stimulating and offer hands-on
opportunities for learning that are challenging and achievable.
⩥ What is one of the most important aspects of a child's learning
during the ages of 3-5 years old? Answer: Language Development
⩥ Jean Piaget Answer: 4 stages of cognitive development
⩥ Erik Erikson Answer: 8 stages of social and emotional development
⩥ Jean Piaget: The 4 stages of cognitive development Answer:
Sensorimotor - 0-2 years old
Preoperational- 2-7 years old
Concrete-operational- 7-11 years old
Formal Operations- 11 years old and older
⩥ What do children learn in the Preoperational Stage from ages 2-7
years old? Answer: Young children learn about their world through
their actions
, ⩥ What does Piaget's theory explain? Answer: How children interact
with their environment to construct knowledge
⩥ Erik Erikson and the 8 conflicts in emotional development
explanation Answer: Erik Erikson developed the theory that
emotional development occurs through each of the 8 stages in
sequential order
⩥ Age: Infant
Conflict: Trust vs Mistrust Answer: -Trust is developed over time by
providing an infant with a consistent, comforting environment.
-When needs are met, trust is established.
-Trust builds an emotional foundation.
-A lack of trust can result in poor emotional stability.
⩥ Age: Toddler
Conflict: Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt Answer: -Toddlers need to
explore their own bodies and environment in order to become
confident in themselves.
-When autonomy is allowed, a person can become comfortable with
his/her choices.
-A lack of autonomy can result in a feeling of shame or insecurity.
⩥ Age: Preschool
