Adilyn's Dynamic Systems Theory

“Motor milestones can be defined as motor behaviors that emerge over time, forming the building blocks for growth and continued learning,” (Hauser-Cram, Nugent, Thies, Travers, 2014, p. 166). In the chart of the textbook, listed on page 167, the motor milestone skill is developed between 17-30 months of age (Hauser-Cram, et al., 2014, p. 167). Adilyn, being 27 months old, displays this skill of jumping as it is seen throughout her movements in the classroom. Adilyn jumps when the music starts to play. She grabs onto the caregivers hand while the music is playing, moving her body side to side, occasionally jumping. This displays the concepts of motor milestones. Adilyn, not only has the ability to jump, but also has control of her balance and posture. She is able to control her body, and jump. Compared to the other children, Adilyn was one I noticed that jumped more than the others. Her being the oldest student,

These components include brain organization, muscle strength, joint structures and range of motion, motivational and arousal levels, the support surface, and the task itself.” (Hauser-Cram, et al., 2014, p. 169). Adilyn is facing the toy oven, she puts the red toy in the oven, and closes it. She places her hands on the counter of the toy kitchen, and stands up. Using both hands, she opens and closes the door to the toy kitchen, 7 times. This action portrays her use of the dynamic systems theory. In opening and closing the oven door multiple times, Adilyn was able to connect her motor development through a task. Her surroundings and items around the classroom allowed her to have the ability to open and close a toy oven door repeatedly, which can affect her later on in life. Adilyn was able to organize her brain skills to open and close the oven door multiple times. This displays her use of the dynamic systems