UDAP. Module 4. When Should a
Caregiver Use Developmentally
Appropriate Practice
Giving water to a thirsty child. - answer Physical: Water fulfills a basic physical need.
Spending time with children on an individual level, such as holding or rocking an infant. -
answer Emotional: Giving children individual attention establishes trust with a caregiver.
Singing quiet songs before naptime. - answer Emotional: Establishing a soothing
presence helps to form bonds by creating a comfortable environment.
Talking to toddlers about favorite foods during mealtime. - answer Both Emotional and
Physical: Engaging children in conversation not only helps develop language skills, but
forms relationships with children. Providing nutritious meals and snacks fulfills physical
needs.
Sitting on the floor with a toddler who is playing. - answerEmotional: Children love to
include adults and caregivers in their play. Doing so establishes emotional bonds.
Comforting a crying infant. - answerEmotional: Providing comfort to a child who is upset
establishes a bond, helping to fulfill the emotional needs of the infant.
Changing an infant's diaper. - answerPhysical: Changing an infant's diaper maintains
his/her hygiene, which is a physical need. Be sure to follow correct sanitation
procedures for the changing table and ALWAYS use universal precautions.
Providing cribs that meet Florida's safety standards for infants to nap in. -
answerPhysical: Shelter, safety and bedding provide for the physical needs of infants.
Teaching toddlers to wash their hands. - answerPhysical: Good sanitation and hygiene
fulfill physical needs.
Comforting a crying child while you clean and bandage a scrape or scratch. -
answerBoth Emotional and Physical: Comforting and calming a child who is in pain
establishes a bond between child and caregiver. Cleaning and bandaging scrapes and
scratches fulfill physical needs.
Erikson's theory explores - answerwhat a person learns when development proceeds
successfully throughout life, from birth to old age.
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