summarise the main development of a child from the age range 0-2 years, 3-5 years and 5-8 years.
Summarise the main development of a child from the age range 0-2, 3-5 and 5-8 years.
Assignment 1.1
Development refers to the process of learning new skills and abilities, and acquiring emotional maturity. All developmental changes are the result of both genetic and environmental factors. ‘Child development’ is the term given to the growth of babies through childhood. Although when talking about development we often refer to the ‘average’ child, there is no such thing and we should be more concerned with the child as a whole.
Child 0-2 years.
Physical development.
During the first six months of life baby will be able: to lift his head and to kick vigorously; then grasp objects and transfer them from one hand to the other. At six months baby will be able to control their head reasonably well.
Around 12 months baby will probably be able to get aroundby either rolling, shuffling or crawling and may even be able to walk unaided. The child may be able to sit unaided for considerable lengths of time.
After their first birthday maintaining balance will still be difficult, most babies of this age can manage to climb stairs (under supervision ) and will be able to kneel without support.
Children at two years of age should be very mobile. They will be able to walk and ran.
Intellectual development.
From birth to three months babies have ability to focus on objects up to a few inches away from themselves. Around six months babies enjoy bright colours and shiny objects. By the time baby will finish 9 months they will be able to take part in simple games such as peek-a-boo.
Around 12 months child’s memory is beginning to develop and they will have ability to remember things. They may be able to clap their hands and wave goodbye. One year old child will begin to understand that people have different preferences.
Children around the age of two years enjoy ‘pretend’ play and will often talk to themselves and act out fantasies.
Language development.
During the
Assignment 1.1
Development refers to the process of learning new skills and abilities, and acquiring emotional maturity. All developmental changes are the result of both genetic and environmental factors. ‘Child development’ is the term given to the growth of babies through childhood. Although when talking about development we often refer to the ‘average’ child, there is no such thing and we should be more concerned with the child as a whole.
Child 0-2 years.
Physical development.
During the first six months of life baby will be able: to lift his head and to kick vigorously; then grasp objects and transfer them from one hand to the other. At six months baby will be able to control their head reasonably well.
Around 12 months baby will probably be able to get aroundby either rolling, shuffling or crawling and may even be able to walk unaided. The child may be able to sit unaided for considerable lengths of time.
After their first birthday maintaining balance will still be difficult, most babies of this age can manage to climb stairs (under supervision ) and will be able to kneel without support.
Children at two years of age should be very mobile. They will be able to walk and ran.
Intellectual development.
From birth to three months babies have ability to focus on objects up to a few inches away from themselves. Around six months babies enjoy bright colours and shiny objects. By the time baby will finish 9 months they will be able to take part in simple games such as peek-a-boo.
Around 12 months child’s memory is beginning to develop and they will have ability to remember things. They may be able to clap their hands and wave goodbye. One year old child will begin to understand that people have different preferences.
Children around the age of two years enjoy ‘pretend’ play and will often talk to themselves and act out fantasies.
Language development.
During the