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

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

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

• can sit and listen to simple stories with pictures

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

• • says words like 'dada' or 'mama'

• • has preferences for specific food and toys

• • enjoys the security of a regular routine

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

• • responds to own name

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

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

• Can share and discuss more complex ideas

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

• • knows what common objects are used for

• • learns through observations and social interactions

• • understands when someone is hurt and comforts them

• • enjoys imaginative play with other children

• • 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

• • has better control over cutting when using scissors

• • able to draw a circle

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

• • uses a fork and knife correctly

• can walk backwards

• • threads large beads onto string

• • jumps with both feet together

• • climbs up and slide down a playground slide unassisted

• • established hand preference

• • balances and walks across a narrow line

• • screws and unscrews jar lids, nuts

• • kicks a ball forward