early stages Flashcards
what are the 6 stages of life?-
infancy and early childhood, childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood and later adulthood.
What is early childhood?
the period of development between the ages of 3-8 years where a child’s strength and coordination improves.
what are the social developments in early childhood?
During the stage in social development, children learn important skills such as communication, empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution.
Why is early childhood important to health?
The experiences children have early in life play a crucial role in the development of the brain.
What is childhood early years?
from pre-birth until starting school
What are social skills in early years?
the skills we use everyday to interact and communicate with others.
What is the definition of early childhood?
the period from prenatal development to eight years of age.
What causes poor social skills?
environmental factors, past social challenges, anxiety, or depression
What is social development in early years?
the process by which a child learns to interact with others around them
Why is health and wellbeing important in early years?
A child’s wellbeing is linked to their motivation to learn and participate. It is important identify if a child’s wellbeing changes.
Why is wellbeing important in the early years?
Children who have positive emotional well-being and good mental health tend to have better concentration, problem-solving skills, and memory retention
What does infancy mean
the period from birth until age 2 years.
What is infancy social development?
your baby will form special bonds with caring adults, explore the world around them by touching, looking and engaging
Why is infancy important?
Infancy is a time when tremendous growth, coordination, and mental development occur.
What is an example of infancy development?
sucking comes before sitting, which comes before walking. Newborn to 2 months: Can lift and turn their head when lying on their back.
What are the types of infancy development?
physical, cognitive, emotional and social, language, and sensory and motor skills.
What is the process of infancy?
The infant’s understanding and mastery of the physical world begins with the reflex movements of newborns.
What is the infancy stage of life?
the period from birth through the completion of the 12th month of life.
What happens physically during infancy?
rolling and crawling occur as infants develop skill in using large-muscle groups. Grasping and picking up objects with fingers are part of small-muscle growth.
What is infant stages?
your Child’s Development
Gross Motor Fine Motor
8 months Sits well without support Begins to clap hands
9 months May try to climb/crawl up stairs Uses the pincer grasp
10 months Pulls up to stand Stacks and sorts toys
11 months Cruises, using furniture Turns pages while you read