Also during this period, the child will make great strides in language and social skills (Lockman, 2009, p.6). The text suggests that there are three major periods of a baby’s development through the first two years of life (Brooks, 2010, p. 211). During the development of self-period, infants’ visual, sensory and motor responses emerge and so it is important for new parents to ensure their baby is stimulated with things such as mobiles or even just playing with their newborn. Babies, even newborn babies, like being around people and engaging with people (Brooks, 2010, p. 215). Allowing for the newborn to have many interactions with both their parents and other newborns will start the development of their social and emotional skills.
Assignment 1 Summarise the main development of a child from the age range 0-2, 3-5, 5-8 years During pregnancy and from birth, right through to early adulthood, children grow and develop in various stages and in various ways. Every child is unique and individual and will develop at his own rate. Development stages for children are measured by realistic milestones in the form of functional skill sets that children can achieve at specific ages. The age ranges are used to help check how a child is developing although the actual age that a child, who is developing normally, reaches those set of tasks is broad ranging in each case. There are 5 stages that typical development is measured in from new-born to 8 years old.
If a child is facing emotional problems he won’t be able to deal with other four, he will not communicate, won’t get socialize, will not pay attention to the intellectual activities and maybe he will stop eating or start over eating which may affect his physical development too. Physical development “Physical development refers to growth in the ability of children to use their bodies and physical skills”. Age 0-3 | Age 3-7 | Age 7-12 | Age 12-19 | By 0-6 monthsMoving hands and legs unintentionally.Turn their head toward sounds and movement.Look and reach for objects. | By 3 yearsJumps with feet together.Walks on tip toes, up and down stairs.Catches a gently thrown ball.Gains control over eating tools. | They can RunJumpSkipHit a ballClimbSwingAnd Swim.
Child and Young Person Development Describe the expected pattern of children and young people’s development from birth to 19 years. |Age (years) |Physical Development |Communication and intellectual development |Social, emotional and behavioural development| |0 – 3 |If the baby is pulled to sitting position, |The baby responds to sounds, especially familiar |A baby’s first smile in definite response to | | |the head will lag, the back curves over and |sounds. |carer is usually around 5-6 weeks. | | |the head falls. |The baby shows excitement at sound of approaching |The baby turns to regard nearby speaker’s | | |The baby turns its head towards the light and|footsteps or voices.
Language development: • A six month old baby will be able to make a variety of happy sounds. • will respond to music and singing • will mirror their parent’s movements and expressions. 6 TO 12 MONTHS BABY Physical development: • The toddler will have learnt to sit first with support, and then without. • will be able to roll over • he will begin to crawl or shuffle • he will be able to stand with support • he will raise his arms when he wants to be lifted • he will respond to his name • he will pass objects from hand to hand • Look for things that have been hidden and reach for food. Social and emotional development: • Baby will develop “Separation Anxiety” (some babies develop it earlier or
Social Development in Children Social development in children starts at birth through interaction between the baby and the parent in the initial stages. Peers and older children start to play a bigger role in social development as they grow up. Stages of Social Development in Children A baby's social development begins even before birth, when he is in his mother's womb. He listens to his mother's voice and is able to recognise and differentiate it from other voices. After birth, baby begins his first interaction with a smile when looked into his eyes by the parent.
Understanding Child and Young Person Development Age Range | Sequence and rate of development | 0-3 months | At this stage children and young people can turn their heads to the side when place on their back or stomach. They are growing at a fast rate at this point, and gain weight quite quickly. | 3-6 months | Can sit up with support, may be able to sit briefly unaided, and can roll over. | 6-9 months | Can maybe walk holding on to things such as sofas, start finger feeding themselves. | 9-12 months | At this stage can walk un aided, and sit alone | 1-2 years | This is the stage when children and young person can climb the stairs.
A baby can communicate hunger, distress or tiredness by crying. When babies make eye contact and the closeness of primary carer and baby, especially during feeding. 1 month Physical Cognitive Communication Social, emotional and behavioural Babies begin to uncurl and startle less. Eyes can focus at a distance of 25-30 cm. Babies respond to a familiar voice and may stop crying.
Physical development b. Communication and intellectual development c. Social, emotional and behavioural development. Birth – 3 Months • Sleeps 20 hours a day • Crying – main form of communication (fosters early interaction) • Begins to have distinct facial expressions • Moves around more • Focuses both eyes together • Can detect smells • Sensitive to touch • Uses reflexes • Focuses on source of sound • Visual and oral exploration • Cries, coos, and grunts • Emotional distress • Smiles at a face (social smiling) • Imitates some movements and facial expressions • Begins to realize he/she is a separate person from others • Can be comforted by a familiar adult • Can respond positively to touch 3 – 9 Months • Babbling • Feeds 3-5 times a day • Control of head and arm movements • Recognizes parents • Distinguishes familiar people • Pays attention to own name • Reaches, grasps, and puts objects in mouth • Laughs • Sits without support • Crawls • Emotional attachment to parents • Separation anxiety • Distinguishes between living and non-living objects • Aware that objects exist even when out of sight (object permanence) 9 – 18 Months • Controls legs/feet • Can stand • Responds to simple commands • Responds to own name • Throws objects • Mimics simple actions • Says first real word • Walks unaided • Feeds himself/herself • Obeys commands • Repeats words • Understands many words, simple phrases, and directions 1 ½ – 2 years • Runs • Toilet training • Vocabulary of more than 200 words • Temper tantrums • Does opposite of what is told • Expresses negative feelings
Conclusion 9. References Introduction For more than a decade, early childhood educators have been discussing issues of curriculum and teaching methods in terms of their developmental appropriateness. The concept of developmental appropriateness can also be extended to issues related to the assessment of children during the early years. Young children are difficult subjects to assess accurately because of their activity level and distractibility, shorter attention span, wariness of strangers, and inconsistent performance in unfamiliar environments. Other factors that may affect a child's performance include cultural differences and language barriers, parents not having books to read to their child and a child's lack of interaction with other children.