Areas of development Flashcards
Physical development is made up of?
Movement (fine motor and gross motor), balance and co-ordination
Language development is?
Talking, listening and understanding (includes reading and writing for older children)
Intellectual development is?
Thinking, memory and understanding concepts such as time and number
Social and emotional development is?
Relationships with others, managing feelings, confidence and self-control
Holistic development is?
Children’s overall development
What are the four reasons why we learn about child development?
To plan activities
To plan routines
To understand why children do things
To recognise when help might be needed
Fine motor skills are…
small movements often made using hands, such as picking up a spoon or using a pencil
Gross motor movements are…
large movements such as running, balancing and throwing
Receptive language is…
the words and sentences that babies and children understand.
Expressive language is…
the sounds, words and sentences that babies and children can say.
Object permanence is…
the ability to understand that objects still exist even if they are placed out of sight.
Attachment is …
the process by which children and their parents develop a strong and loving relationship.
Bonding is ..
the process by which children and their parents develop a strong loving relationship
