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

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

• • has preferences for specific food and toys

• can sit and listen to simple stories with pictures

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

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

• • understands when someone is hurt and comforts them

• • says words like 'dada' or 'mama'

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

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

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

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

• • Begins to question authority and society's standards

• Can share and discuss more complex ideas

• • learns through observations and social interactions

• • enjoys the security of a regular routine

• • enjoys imaginative play with other children

• • responds to own name

• • knows what common objects are used for

Organize the developmental stages into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Fine Motor

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(b) Gross Motor

• • has better control over cutting when using scissors

• • jumps with both feet together

• • uses a fork and knife correctly

• • balances and walks across a narrow line

• • threads large beads onto string

• • able to draw a circle

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

• • screws and unscrews jar lids, nuts

• • climbs up and slide down a playground slide unassisted

• • established hand preference

• can walk backwards

• • kicks a ball forward