Child development

Child development

Areas of child development and learning

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Young childrens' development and learning

Motor skills	Sensory and thinking skills	Language and social skills
feed himself (with some spilling) open doors hold a beaker in one hand hold a crayon well wash and dry hands by himself fold paper, if shown build a tower of blocks try to catch a large ball put on shoes (but not tie laces) dress herself with help use the toilet with some help walk up steps, alternating feet walk on tiptoes is shown walk in a straight line kick a ball forward jump with both feet pedal a tricycle.	recognise sounds in the environment pay attention for about three minutes remember what happened yesterday know what is food and what is not food know numbers (but not always in the correct order) know where things usually belong understand what one is substitute one object for another in pretend play (as in pretending a block is a car) laugh at silly ideas (like milking a dog) look through a book alone match an object to a picture of that object match objects that have the same function (as in putting a cup and plate together) count two to three objects be aware of some dangers, like a hot stove follow simple one-step commands.	use three to five word sentences ask short questions use plurals (dogs, cars, hats) name at least 10 familiar objects repeat simple rhymes name at least one colour correctly imitate simple tasks ask to use the toilet almost every time enjoy being read to talk about feelings (eg remembering) try to make others laugh play spontaneously with two or three children in a group assign roles in pretend social play (You be mummy; I be daddy) know her first and last name understand I, you, he and she believe that everything centres around him (if I hid my eyes no one will see me) say if she is a girl or a boy.

Motor skills	Sensory and thinking skills	Language and social skills
feed herself (with little spilling) try to use a fork hold a pencil try to write name draw a circle draw a face try to cut paper with blunt scissors sometimes unbutton buttons try to buckle, button, lace, even though she probably needs help completely undress himself if wearing clothes with simple fasteners brush teeth with help put together a simple puzzle of 4 to 12 pieces pour from a small jug use the toilet alone try to skip catch a bouncing ball walk downstairs using handrail and alternate feet swing, starting by himself and keeping himself going.	recognise primary colours understand taking turns and can do so without always being reminded understand big, little, tall, short want to know what will happen next sort by shape or colour count up to five objects follow three instructions given at one time distinguish between the real world and the imaginary or pretend world identify situations that would lead to happiness, sadness or anger.	have a large vocabulary and use good grammar often often talk about action in conversation (go, do, make) use regular past tense of verbs (pulled, walked) use a, an, and the when speaking ask direct questions want explanations of why and how relate a simple experience she has had recently help tidy up toys when asked to like to dress up pretend to play with imaginary objects act out elaborate events which tell a story (as in serving out an imaginary dinner, or going on a dinosaur hunt) sometimes cooperate with other children often prefer playing with other children to playing alone, unless deeply involved in a solitary task change the rules of a game as he goes along try to bargain (I’ll give you this toy if you’ll give me that one) share when asked enjoy hide-and-seek and other games with simple rules like moderate rough and tumble play like to do things for himself know her age and the town where she lives act as though a doll or stuffed animal thinks and feels on its own.

Motor skills

Sensory and thinking skills

Language and social skills

stand on one foot for 10 seconds or longer
hop, somersault, swing, climb
skip
copy triangles and other geometric patterns
draw a person with body
print some letters of the alphabet
dress and undress without assistance
use fork, spoon and (sometimes) a table knife
usually care for own toilet needs.

recall part of a story
speak sentences of more than five words
use future tense
tell longer stories
say name and address
be aware of their sexuality
distinguish fantasy from reality
eagerly cooperate or be demanding.

count 10 or more objects
correctly name at least four colours
better understand the concept of time
know about things used everyday in the home (money, food, appliances)
please friends
be like her friends
agree to rules
sing, dance and act
show more independence.

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