Handout 6: Portrait of a Child

Instructions: Your group will use this handout to create a portrait of a Head Start child. Give your finished portrait to another group so they can design an appropriate environment.

Name: ___________________________ Age: _________ Gender: _________________________

Describe the child's family (for example, siblings, parents, other relatives, other household members, home language, culture):

Describe the child's community (for example, setting, housing, parks, support for children and families):

Give some examples of the child's skills and needs:

Social (for example, playing with others, sharing, cooperating)

Emotional (gaining a sense of self, learning self-control)

Cognitive (thinking, problem solving, experimenting)

Physical (using small and large motor skills)

What kinds of books, toys, and other materials does this child enjoy?

What are the child's favorite activities?

What are this child's special interests?

What makes this child unique?

Note: Use with Activity 2-3