Characteristics of Development Scenarios

Identify the characteristic of development described in this situation:

Lainey is an active three-year old who enjoys dressing herself. Lately, she has started choosing her clothes each morning. Her parents are amazed at her constant eagerness to learn new things. It seems she never wants to stop learning. 

• Development is similar for everyone.

• Development builds on earlier learning.

• Development proceeds at an individual rate.

• Development is interrelated.

• Development is continuous throughout life.

Identify the characteristic of development described in this situation:

Izzy and Alexa are cousins born two months apart. Although Alexa is older, Izzy began to sit and stand about the same time Alexa did. This has been slightly puzzling to Alexa's parents. They are worried about Alexa's apparently slow rate of development. 

• Development is similar for everyone.

• Development builds on earlier learning.

• Development proceeds at an individual rate.

• Development is interrelated.

• Development is continuous throughout life.

Identify the characteristic of development described in this situation:

Josie is helping is younger sibling, Maddy, learn the alphabet. She seems to be catching on quickly. Yesterday, Maddy could even pick some of the letters out of written words in one of her books. Josie know that soon Maddy will be able to point out a few simple words. Later Maddy will be able to read short phrases and sound out words.

• Development is similar for everyone.

• Development builds on earlier learning.

• Development proceeds at an individual rate.

• Development is interrelated.

• Development is continuous throughout life.

Identify the characteristic of development described in this situation:

Rya, Bridget and Celeste are all four-year-olds attending the same daycare. Bridget is slightly shorter than the other two children. Bridget is very good at playing with others. Rya is the tallest of the three and the most coordinated. Celeste is somewhere in between the two girls in size, and likes to play quietly by herself in the sandbox.

• Development is similar for everyone.

• Development builds on earlier learning.

• Development proceeds at an individual rate.

• Development is interrelated.

• Development is continuous throughout life.

Identify the characteristic of development described in this situation:

At preschool one day, Ian suddenly burst into tears. He had been given a worksheet to complete, with his friend Crary, which required him to cut out a simple picture with special scissors, paste it to another picture, and color it. Ian knew exactly where to paste the picture, he loves to paste pictures, it makes him so happy! He also loves to color and had already chosen two colors he would use. But, Ian could not complete his picture because he could not make the scissors work, which made him very frustrated. Crary told him it would be okay.

• Development is similar for everyone.

• Development builds on earlier learning.

• Development proceeds at an individual rate.

• Development is interrelated.

• Development is continuous throughout life.

Identify the characteristic of development described in this situation:

Chloe has been watching her neighbor's daughter, Nina, grow at a steady rate since she moved into the neighborhood almost two years ago. Chloe's brother, Maison, is the same age as Nina. Chloe noticed that Nina and Maison are able to do very similar things. This has been true throughout the two years Chloe has lived next door to Nina's family.

• Development is similar for everyone.

• Development builds on earlier learning.

• Development proceeds at an individual rate.

• Development is interrelated.

• Development is continuous throughout life.

Identify the characteristic of development described in this situation:

Allison is a senior at her local high school. She has just received a scholarship for literary achievement. Right now, Allison is looking forward to Spring because she plans to run track and hopes to improve her speed from last year. Recently. Allison's Aunt offered her a part-time hob at the grocery store she manages. Allison plans to take the job until she starts college in the Fall.

• Development is similar for everyone.

• Development builds on earlier learning.

• Development proceeds at an individual rate.

• Development is interrelated.

• Development is continuous throughout life.