Aspects of development from Birth to 19
Physical Development
During the first year of a child’s life they will be developing in many ways, some noticeable and some not so noticeable. The child will be gaining weight almost triple from when they were born, their height, their sight starts to become more focused. As their muscles become stronger and the back bone develops, sitting and supporting themselves becomes easier, learning to crawl and some walk closer to their first birthday.
Now the child is 2-3 their physical development will become more intense. Strength and mobility skill start improving, mobility for them will be key at this age being able to dance to music while stood up, climbing and pushing toys around. The child’s grasp on things will become a lot tighter and will be able to pick up toys and bottles with ease. By 20 months the baby could be running and using different parts of is body to help with their balance however they will still be unsteady and fall often.
At 2-3yrs there is not much change in this period however the babies skills becomes smoother and climbing on and off play equipment is easier for them to do. Balance will become stronger; the child will start to explore a ball and will eventually learn to kick it. The child will start to walk up the stairs but could use things around them to help them get up better. He/she can start to undress their self and attempt to dress their self. By 3 they will be able to pedal a bike and walk up the stairs without aid.
3-5 year olds are now jumping around more confidently still with some trouble landing on both feet at the same time. The child will be exploring different ways of using their feet to move around and their body parts i.e. climbing, jumping, hopping, marching and galloping. Hand eye coordination will also be improving, they will be getting better at block building, putting together simple puzzles and drawing shapes (circles, square etc.) They will also start showing a favourite to being left handed or being right
During the first year of a child’s life they will be developing in many ways, some noticeable and some not so noticeable. The child will be gaining weight almost triple from when they were born, their height, their sight starts to become more focused. As their muscles become stronger and the back bone develops, sitting and supporting themselves becomes easier, learning to crawl and some walk closer to their first birthday.
Now the child is 2-3 their physical development will become more intense. Strength and mobility skill start improving, mobility for them will be key at this age being able to dance to music while stood up, climbing and pushing toys around. The child’s grasp on things will become a lot tighter and will be able to pick up toys and bottles with ease. By 20 months the baby could be running and using different parts of is body to help with their balance however they will still be unsteady and fall often.
At 2-3yrs there is not much change in this period however the babies skills becomes smoother and climbing on and off play equipment is easier for them to do. Balance will become stronger; the child will start to explore a ball and will eventually learn to kick it. The child will start to walk up the stairs but could use things around them to help them get up better. He/she can start to undress their self and attempt to dress their self. By 3 they will be able to pedal a bike and walk up the stairs without aid.
3-5 year olds are now jumping around more confidently still with some trouble landing on both feet at the same time. The child will be exploring different ways of using their feet to move around and their body parts i.e. climbing, jumping, hopping, marching and galloping. Hand eye coordination will also be improving, they will be getting better at block building, putting together simple puzzles and drawing shapes (circles, square etc.) They will also start showing a favourite to being left handed or being right