What is growth?
“Suchchanges which occurs from
conception to maturity in a human body
is called growth.”
All the developments in human body
from conception to maturity is
considered as growth.
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What is development?
“suchchanges which occurs from
conceptions to death is called
development.These changes are systematic
that is why they are known as
developmental milestones.”
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Importance of childdevelopment
It is necessary to understand the nature
of child’s growth, development and
learning for infants, toddlers, pre primary,
primary school children both typical or
atypical in areas of cognition,
communication, physical motor, social,
aesthetic and adaptive behaviors.
It is necessary to understand individual
differences.
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All areasof development are equally
important.
All areas of development are inter-
related and affects one another.
Children development as a result of the
interactions among biological and
environmental influences.
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Development issequential, children
abilities and understanding emerge in a
predictable order.
Rates of emotional, intellectual, physical
and social development vary within
each child and from child to child.
Each child develops at his/her own
pace.
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The earlychildhood years represent
critical period in children’s lives during
which they are most friendly to
developing certain abilities and
understandings.
Children are naturally curios and
exploratory continuously striving
competence.
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Normal stages ofhuman development
Birth to 5 years
Its presents an overview of child
development.it is important to keep in
mind that time frames presented are
average and some children may achieve
various milestones earlier or later than
the average but still in the normal range.
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Language and PhysicalEmotional Social
Birth to
1 month
feeding: 5-8 per day
Sleeps 20 hrs. Per day
Sensory capacities: makes
basic distinctions in vision
hearing smelling testing
touch temperature and
perception of pain
Generalized tension Helpless
Asocial
Fed by mother
2 months to
3 months
Sensory capacities: color
perception, visual and oral
exploration.
Sounds: cries, coos, gurgle
Motor ability: control of eye
muscles, lifts head when on
stomach.
delight
Distress Smiles at a face
Visually fixates at a face,
may be soothed by
rocking.
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Language and PhysicalEmotional Social
4 months to 6
months
Sensory capacities:
localizes sounds
Sounds babbling,
Most vowels and about
half of he consonants
Feeding:3-5per day
Motor ability: control of
head and arm movement
purposive grasping rolls
over
Enjoy being cuddled Recognizes mother
Distinguishes between
familiar persons and
strangers no longer
smiles indiscriminately.
Expect feeding dressing
and bathing.
7 months to 9
months
Motor ability: control of
trunk and hands sits
without support
Crawls about.
Sound :use different sound
to get attention or appear
to be naming things
Specific emotional
attachment to mother
Protest separation from
mother.
Enjoys peek a boo.
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Language and PhysicalEmotional Social
10 months to12
months
Motor Ability: control of legs
and feet and stands,
creeps ,apposition of thumb
and fore finger
Language :says one or two
words, imitates sounds
response to simple
commands
Feeding:3meals, 2 snacks
Sleep :12 hrs ,2 naps Anger
Affection
Fear of strangers
Curiosity, exploration
Responsive to own
name.
Wave bye-bye
Plays pat-a-cake,
understand “no-no”
Gives and takes
objects
1 year to
1.5 years
Motor ability: creeps upstairs,
walk(10-20 min)makes lines
on paper with crayons.
Dependent behavior
Very upset when
separated from
mother
Fear of bath
Obeys limited
commands
Repeats a few words
Interested in his
mirror image
Feeds himself.
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Language and PhysicalEmotional Social
1.5 years to
2 years
Motor ability : Runs, kicks a
ball, build 6 cube tower
(2years)
Capable of control bowel
bladder
Language: vocabulary of
more than 200 words
Sleeps:12hrs at night, 1-2
hrs nap
Temper tantrums (1-
3)years
Resentment of new
baby does opposite o
what he is told (18
months)
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Language and
Physical
Emotional Social
2years to
3 years
Motor ability: jumps off
steps, rides a tricycle,
uses crayons build a 9-10
cube tower
Language: starts to use
short sentences controls
and explore world with
language stuttering may
appear briefly. Fear of
separation
Negativistic(2.5 years)
Differentiates facial
expressions of danger,
sorrow and joy.
Sense of humor (play
tricks)
Talks,uses “I””me” “you”
copies parents action
Dependent,clinging,possessive
about toys, enjoys plying
alongside another child.
Negetivism2.5 yrs
Resist parental demands
Give orders
Rigid insistence on sameness
of routine.
Inability to make decision
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Language and
Physical
Emotional Social
3years to
4 years
Motor Ability: stands on
one leg, jumps up and
down draws a circle and
a cross(4 years)
Self sufficient in many
routines of home life.
Affectionate towards
parents
Pleasure of genital
manipulation
Romantic attachment
to parents of opposite
sex.3-5 years
Jealousy of same –sex
parents.
Imaginary fears of
dark , injury etc. (3-
5yrs)
Likes to share, Uses “we”
Cooperative play with other
children, nursery school.
Imitates parents and teacher
Beginning of identification with
same sex parents, practices sex-
role activities. intense curiosity
& interest in other children's
bodies.
Imaginary friends.
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Language And physicalEmotional Social
4years to
5 years
Motor ability: mature motor
control, skips, broad jumps,
dressed himself, copies a
square and a triangle.
Language: talks clearly, uses
adult speech sounds, has
mastered basic grammar
relates a story, known over
2000 words (5 years)
Responsibility and guilt
Feels pride in
accomplishment
Prefers to play with
other children,
becomes competitive
prefers sex
appropriate activities
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Environment and itsEffects
on Child Development
The social environment refers to
an individual’s
• physical surroundings,
• community resources
• social relationships
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Physical environment
The physicalsurrounding of a social environment
include housing, facilities for
education, health care, employment and open space
for recreation. The nature of physical surroundings (including
their quality,
Community resources
The availability of community resources refers to community
structures (e.g. political governance)
and organizations, knowledge and support within the
community.
Social relationships
Social relationships are the interactions between
various individuals or groups. In every society, individuals
develop relationships with other individuals to enable them to
achieve their goals
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What Are theFactors that Influence the
Growth and Development of Children
Heredity and Environment COMBINED!
Your height is influenced by your diet
(environment) and your genes (heredity)
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• Ill health
•Moving school
• Friends
• Bereavement
• Poor teaching
• Difficult home life.
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Environmental Factors AffectingChild
Development:
1. Emotional Bond With Your Child
• One of the first and main environment, your child will
experience is the one at home. Since her birth, the
emotional environment she sees and feels around her will
shape her personality. The bond your child shares with
you will help her understand and learn how to express her
love and fears.
• It will teach her how to interact with those who are close
to her. A sentimental connect with you during the early
years will help her feel confident and secure.
• A stable and loving relationship will nurture your child’s
personality. She will feel important and valued.
• Make sure you spend enough time showing her that you
love her. Hold her hands and be there for her always.
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2. Your EquationWith Your
Partner
• The relationship you share with your spouse will affect
your child’s developmental and emotional growth.
• Your spouse and you are the perhaps the two people
who will be closest to your child. You will also be the
first couple your child will ever know.
• How you interact with each other, and the love and
respect you share as a couple will help your child learn
about valuing another person.
• She will learn the importance of a strong connect and
will learn how to respect others.
• A little display of affection is okay and required in front
of your child. Small but important gestures like holding
hands and hugging will show your child that these are
natural ways to express love.
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3. Your Family’sFinancial
Health
• Your financial strength will affect various aspects of
your daughter’s childhood experience.
• Your finances will determine the neighborhood you
live in, the school or daycare your daughter will go to
and your family’s social circle.
• In some cases, your child may notice your buying
and spending habits and compare them with others
she knows, like her friends and their parents.
Depending on how she perceives these, she may
start feeling self-conscious.
• It is important you speak to your child about
finances and how there are things more important
than what money can buy.
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4. Overcrowded LivingSpaces
• The environment at your home and the relationship
with neighbors will also affect your child’s behavior.
• If you live in an environment that is overcrowded or is
too loud, it can negatively impact your child’s
personality.
• Too many members living in the same house can
reduce the time you spend with your child, as you will
be busy with others in the house. It could result in
your child resorting to other ways of keeping busy,
and distancing herself from you emotionally early in
life.
• Your child may also start to develop the willpower to
block out loud noises and conversations. If your child
is a shy person, she may retreat more into her shell.
• Make sure you take out enough time to be with your
child. If you cannot find the time and space at home,
take her out for a walk or engage in some sports or
activity that you two can enjoy together.
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5. A LearningEnvironment
• You will be your child’s first teacher, so it is
crucial you create an environment that
stimulates and aids her skill development.
• A positive and relaxed environment at
home will help your child concentrate on
studies and learn better.
• You and your spouse should create
opportunities that allow your child to
explore, even within the home.
• Always encourage your child to ask
questions and look for solutions. It will
help her gain more knowledge