Kids Development
There are various development stage from which each one passes and develops the habbits to sustain in the society. Following development stages are given below
- Physical Development
- Emotional Development
- Social Development
- Intellectual Development
Each development stage has its own benefits. All nurseries and pre-schools focuses on above developments. These are the fundamental stages of development.
Above stages change as the child gets older. Example: 2 year old child's physical development will be different than a 4 year old child's physical development.
Each development stage is important in any child's growth.
Based on the developments, EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE (EYFS) curriculum is designed and planned in UK. This curriculum is followed by UAE.
Parents will see that nursery are publishing in their advertisement that they follow EYFS curriculum.
These developments are the pliinth of child growth.A complete physical dependence to independence with a majority of basic self-help and mobility skills is transformed during first 3 years of life. Development time in each child differs, some may adopt early and some later.
0 to 6 months
Development starts from head , brain and flows down to arms and then legs and feet. Best example is that infants start walking at later stage but start murmuring early. As the initial survival reflexes fade, skills are related to the growing ability to observe and interact with the environment. According to the Healthy Children, the parenting website from the American Academy of Pediatrics, a baby turns its head from side to side when lying on the back or belly and brings both hands together at the chest or mouth at 1 month of age. At 3 months of age, an infant progresses to lifting the head and chest up when lying in its belly and may press up with its arms. A 3-month-old kicks its legs when lying on the belly or back, and bats at and briefly grasps toys, according to Healthy Children. The Hawaii Early Learning Profile indicates that between 3 and 4 months, he begins rolling with belly to back first, and back to belly closer to 6 months.
6 to 12 Months
The following average ages of milestone achievement come from a 1996 study by the World Health Organization. The average age at which infants sat without support was 6 months. The average age for standing with support was 7.6 months. Infants in the study crawled on hands and knees at 8.5 months. Walking with assistance occurred at 9.2 months. The average age of an infant who achieved standing alone was 11 months.
12 to 24 Months
The World Health Oranization study notes that a young toddler takes two to three steps alone around 12 months. The Hawaii Early Learning Profile indicates he walks unsupported across a room with stopping or changing direction between 13 and 15 months. Around 18 months, kicking and throwing balls,running, climbing stairs with assistance, and propelling scoot toys join the toddler's set of mobility and play skills.
24 to 36 Months
Between the ages of 2 and 3, balance improves and the toddler walks with a smoother pattern. During this period she learns to stand briefly on one foot, walk backwards, and walk on tiptoes. Ages of achievement of the following motor tasks come from the Hawaii Early Learning Profile. A child jumps in place around 24 months and progresses to jumping over a small obstacle by 36 months. At 24 months she climbs a small ladder and goes down a small slide, then maneuvers on a variety of playground equipment around 35 months. Between 30 and 34 months, toddlers begin to walk up stairs alternating feet without a hand held or use of a railing. Other play skills expected within a few months of the third birthday are catching a playground ball that has been tossed to the child and pedaling a tricycle.
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