Physical Development
This type of physical development involves large muscle movements such as running, jumping and climbing.
What is gross motor development?
This type of development refers to thinking, learning, remembering and problem solving.
What is intellectual development?
This type of development relates to understanding and managing feelings.
What is emotional development?
This type of development involves interacting with others and forming relationships.
What is social development?
A document that outlines the steps and resources needed for an activity.
What is an activity plan?
Drawing, cutting with scissors, buttoning clothes, or threading beads.
What are examples of fine motor development in young children?
Counting games, sorting objects, number puzzles, measuring ingredients.
Name one activity that helps develop early numeracy skills.
Talking about feelings, calm down spaces, modelling coping strategies, deep breathing.
What are strategies educators use to help children regulate their emotions?
The type of play that demonstrates children playing together with props to pretend to be an animal, character or another person.
What is role play?
When planning an activity, educators must consider the child’s ______ and developmental stage.
interests and needs
This developmental milestone usually occurs around 12 months and involves a child moving independently.
What is walking?
Reading stories to children helps develop this important early learning skill.
What is literacy development?
Separation anxiety is most common in children of approximately this age range.
What type of anxiety is around 8 months to 2 years
Sharing and taking turns are examples of developing this social skill.
What is sharing and cooperation?
Age-appropriate equipment, supervision, allergy awareness, safe materials.
What are safety considerations when planning activities for young children?
They build strength, coordination, balance, and gross motor skills.
Why are outdoor play experiences important for physical development?
They encourage problem solving, spatial awareness and concentration.
Why are puzzles beneficial for intellectual development?
It builds confidence, self-esteem and encourages positive behaviour.
Why is positive reinforcement important for emotional development?
They help children practise communication, teamwork and social skills.
Why are group activities important for social development?
To ensure children can safely participate and successfully build skills appropriate to their age.
Why should activities be developmentally appropriate?
Obstacle course, ball games, climbing equipment, playdough modelling, cutting and pasting craft.
What activity is suitable for a 3–5 year old that supports both gross and fine motor development?
Asking open-ended questions, providing exploratory materials, encouraging investigation, allowing trial and error.
What are strategies educators can use to support children’s curiosity and inquiry?
Emotion cards, storytelling, role play, discussing feelings during group time.
How can educators support children to express their emotions?
Guided discussion, modelling respectful communication, encouraging problem solving, using turn-taking strategies.
How can educators help resolve conflicts between children?
Learning objective, materials/resources, procedure/steps, safety considerations, evaluation.
What must educators include when planning an activity?