Main areas of child development

The ability to learn from mistakes and solve problems

The ability to talk and understand

The ability to interact with others and process feelings

The ability to use hands and fingers (writing/drawing)

The ability to walk, run and jump

Organize the following developmental stages into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Cognitive

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(b) Social & Emotional

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(c) Speech & Language

• • knows what common objects are used for

• • Know how to use sarcasm. Know when others are being sarcastic to them

• • understands when someone is hurt and comforts them

• • enjoys imaginative play with other children

• • childhood fears may emerge (monster under the bed)

• • has preferences for specific food and toys

• Can share and discuss more complex ideas

• • Learn that the same word can mean two things, such as 'orange' the fruit and colour

• • says words like 'dada' or 'mama'

• • enjoys the security of a regular routine

• • learns through observations and social interactions

• • Better understands time (morning, afternoon, night)

• can sit and listen to simple stories with pictures

• • begins to show signs of jealousy when you give attention to another child

• • Focus on moving objects, including the faces of caregivers

• • responds to own name

• • Begins to sort objects by color, shape, or size

• • Begins to question authority and society's standards

Organize the developmental stages into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Fine Motor

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(b) Gross Motor

• • threads large beads onto string

• • balances and walks across a narrow line

• • has better control over cutting when using scissors

• • able to draw a circle

• can walk backwards

• • climbs up and slide down a playground slide unassisted

• • screws and unscrews jar lids, nuts

• • walks down stairs alone, placing both feet on each step

• • established hand preference

• • jumps with both feet together

• • kicks a ball forward

• • uses a fork and knife correctly