AboutSue Expertise I will answer questions in the area of Child Development for children ages two to five. This includes social, emotional, cognitive & language development, large motor & fine motor skills, behavioral issues, potty training and parental concerns. I can give ideas for lesson plans and classroom activities. I will also help with daycare/preschool policies. I can also help with licensing requirements for preschools/daycare, however, I am only familiar with the licensing requirements for the state of Michigan.
Experience I have been teaching in preschools for 25 years. My main experience has been with children two to five years of age. The last 16 years I have been the lead teacher for the pre-kindergarten program.
Organizations NAEYC
Education/Credentials I have a B.S. degree and a teaching certificate in elementary education with a ZA endorsement (child development) from my graduate level classes.
Expert: Sue Date: 2/14/2008 Subject: upside down drawing at age 4
Question One of the four-year-olds in my pre-school is quite advanced with drawing - schematic (people with arms, legs, hands, feet, hair - flowers with stems and petals), good control, clear lines - but always drawn upside down. Have you come across anything like this before?
Answer Hi Colin,
I can't recall ever seeing a child draw upside down. But I don't think that at four years old it's anything to worry about. Since the child is so good at drawing he/she may just be experimenting with a different way of drawing and being creative.
