Periods of Development
The period that begins between 12 to 24 months
Toddler
Skipping, running, and hopping are all examples of this kind of development.
Motor development (Gross)
Saying a child is 2 years 4 months is referring to their _____ age.
Chronological
Learning how to express your feelings
Emotional development
A parent tells you their child is having trouble with their fine motor skills. What activities would you work on to help the child?
Cutting, gluing, colouring, painting, etc.
From 9 to 12 years old when children want more independence and begin to struggle with their self esteem
Middle Childhood
Thinking, memory and problem solving are all examples of this kind of development.
Cognitive development
The narrow window of time in which development must occur or it will never be developed
Critical period
Physical development from head to toe
Cephalocaudal
A child likes to sit on their own and not take part. What would you do?
Lots of answers! Social development- make play centers based on their interests and skills
Growth and development within the womb
Prenatal
A child begins to say two word sentences
When a child does not follow a normal sequence of development (ex: is toilet trained before they learn to speak)
Atypical development
The natural traits and characteristics that impact how a person reacts
Temperament
A child's psychological and learning needs are being met. What's left out and what would you do?
Physical needs- plan physical activities to help the child
The period in which a child begins to value their friends more than their parents
Adolescence
A child who cries when their parents drop them off at a ECE center is lacking in what area of development
Emotional development
An illness that a child experiences in infancy could cause ______
Developmental delay
Understanding and receiving spoken information from others
Receptive language
You notice a child is having continuous problems not sharing. You've made notes of your observations and discussed with other coworkers. What should you do next?
Discuss your concerns with parents
3 to 5 years old when children are full of energy and curiosity
Early childhood
A child eats a piece of lemon and learns that it is sour and they do not like it
Perceptual development
Predictable sequences of development within broad domains of development.
Developmental Continuum
Emotional bond between a child and an adult
Attachment
You understand the developmental milestones of a typically developing child. What else do you need to know as an ECE?
How to best support the child and plan activities for their development, when to be concerned and tell a parent if the child is developing atypically.