Periods of Development
9 Developmental Domains
Developmental Milestones (Topic 3)
Definitions
What Would You Do?
100

The period that begins between 12 to 24 months

Toddler

100

Skipping, running, and hopping are all examples of this kind of development.

Motor development (Gross)

100

Saying a child is 2 years 4 months is referring to their _____ age.

Chronological

100

Learning how to express your feelings

Emotional development

100

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.

200

From 9 to 12 years old when children want more independence and begin to struggle with their self esteem

Middle Childhood

200

Thinking, memory and problem solving are all examples of this kind of development.

Cognitive development

200

The narrow window of time in which development must occur or it will never be developed

Critical period

200

Physical development from head to toe

Cephalocaudal

200

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

300

Growth and development within the womb

Prenatal

300

A child begins to say two word sentences

Language development (expressive)
300

When a child does not follow a normal sequence of development (ex: is toilet trained before they learn to speak)

Atypical development

300

The natural traits and characteristics that impact how a person reacts

Temperament

300

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

400

The period in which a child begins to value their friends more than their parents

Adolescence

400

A child who cries when their parents drop them off at a ECE center is lacking in what area of development

Emotional development

400

An illness that a child experiences in infancy could cause ______

Developmental delay

400

Understanding and receiving spoken information from others

Receptive language

400

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

500

3 to 5 years old when children are full of energy and curiosity

Early childhood

500

A child eats a piece of lemon and learns that it is sour and they do not like it

Perceptual development

500

Predictable sequences of development within broad domains of development.

Developmental Continuum

500

Emotional bond between a child and an adult

Attachment

500

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.