Characteristics of Developmental Periods Five stages of a child’s development factor in who a child is and who he or she becomes. This paper focuses on a brief discussion to identify and explain the distinguishing characteristics that make each child unique. Infancy (Birth-2 Years) Infancy is the stage from birth thru two; infants grow rapidly in this stage. They are developing gross motor skills such as rolling over‚ crawling‚ and sitting up along with gross motor infants
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Article Summary Chelsea Miner 1/13/2015 Helping Children Play and Learn Together During the early childhood years‚ children learn to interact with one another in ways that are positive and successful. Researchers stress the importance of positive peer relationships in childhood and later life. The absence of positive social interactions in childhood is linked to negative consequences later in life‚ such as withdrawal‚ loneliness‚ depression‚ and feelings of anxiety. In addition‚ low acceptance by
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There is no specific classmate that you can or cannot learn from. Every day you learn something new from someone. You could be walking down the street and have a young child stop you and tell you a joke he heard today in his 3rd grade class‚ or when you say hello to the woman who is behind you in that long line to check out at the local grocery store she will ask you a question that makes you think. I hope this future friend is absolutely nothing like me. They say opposites attract and I will
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FETAC level 5 in Child Development and play. Programme Title: Child Development and Play. Overall Aims: To provide the learner with theory and practice of child development and organize play activities to promote child development. Objective: Explain the key stages of child development Introduction to the theory and practice of child development Plan and organise activities to promote child development Use observations to compare against normative milestone Development. Learning Outcomes:
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Week 1 & 2 – Unique Child - Junk Modelling Aims for children: • To explore colour‚ texture‚ shape in 2 and 3 dimensions. • To express and communicate their ideas‚ thoughts and feelings in a personal and unique way. • To use a wide range of materials‚ suitable tools and own imagination to make objects. Week 3 – Relationships – puppets Aims for children: • To work in small groups and show confidence in linking up with others for support and guidance. • To select a range of resources
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.. Date | Links to | UNIT: ELEMENT: | P | K | 202.3.2 Describe the risks and possible consequences for children and young people using the internet‚ mobile phones and other technologies. Although the internet can be a valuable tool both educationally and socially‚ there are some serious risks associated with using the internet and other technologies. As in the real world‚ children and young people are vulnerable and may knowingly or unknowingly expose themselves to
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skills‚ behavior and learning potential of preschool children with Down Syndrome. University of Jaen (pronounced Ha-en)‚ Spain. This article describes the testing of the cognitive ability and learning potential of preschool children who have Down Syndrome. The children were compared against another group of children of the same age who do not have Down Syndrome. The testing occurred within the constructs of Vygotsky’s Social Learning theory. Both groups of children were given tests while under
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watch children not only to enjoy their cute and interesting but also to study and learn a lot about them which is called “child development”. It also discusses about nature versus nurture but it admits that genetics is influence by environment and reverse. So nature and nurture both play very important roles in a child’s development because both nature and nurture shape a child‚ not one or the other. Moreover‚ it states that there are three historical trends lie behind child development today.
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2.1 Influences that can affect a Childs development Children’s development can be influenced by many factors including: • their background • their health • the environment in which they grow up in All of these factors will have an impact on different areas of development; these factors need to be looked out for so if a situation arises you are aware of what to do. Pupil’s backgrounds and Family environment Every child will come from a different family environment‚ culture and circumstances
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YEARS PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Buttons/unbuttons own clothing‚ cut out simple shapes‚ draw a person with head‚ trunk and legs‚ walk on a line‚ aim and throw ball‚ hop on one foot‚ form letters; write own name‚ colour in pictures‚ completes 20-piece jigsaw‚ skip with a rope‚ run quickly and able to avoid obstacles‚ throw large ball to a partner and catch it. Run‚ jump‚ begin to climb ladders; can start to ride tricycles; try anything; is very active. INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT Understand concepts
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