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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
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Age :- Group 2 to 6 Years
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Children go through distinct periods of development as they move from infants to young
adults. During each of these stages multiple changes in the development of the brain
are taking place.
However, environmental circumstances and exchanges with key individuals within that
environment have significant influence on how each child benefits from each developmental
event.
Ages and Stages is a term used to broadly outline key periods in the human development
timeline. During each stage growth and development occur in the primary developmental
domains including physical, intellectual, language and social – emotional.
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Our goal is
to help parents understand what is taking place in their child’s brain and body during
each period with the hope that they will be able to provide the necessary support,
encouragement, structure and interventions to enable a child to progress through each
stage as easily and successfully as possible based on each child’s unique set of traits
and interests.
When a child takes the first step on his or her own, a new phase in development begins.
At this stage children are now free to roam around their world. It is a time for active
exploration of their environment. Language development takes major leaps which leads to
learning the names of objects of interest, the ability to ask for things and as they
discover their independent nature, yes, they develop the ability to say No.
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During this developmental stage, a major challenge is developing what psychologists call emotional
regulation. This is also a stage of rapid physical and intellectual development preparing these children for
starting school which includes interacting cooperatively with peers while at the same time being
able to compete physically and intellectually.
A child’s parent is in the position to be a coach
providing just the right combination of encouragement, support and guidance. Parents also need
to serve as primary teacher for the mastery of basic learning skills and encourage active
discussion and experimentation of new concepts and skills.
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Age :- Group 6 to 11 Years
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Watching Children try new activities, cheering them on at athletic events and applauding
their accomplishments at recitals are usually some of the high points for most parents.
However, achieving success is often preceded with frustration and sometimes learning to
accept one’s weaknesses as will as celebrating and building on strengths. When will
equipped parents can be excellent coaches for their child no matter what the endeavor.
While toddlers and preschoolers need constant supervision, school age children become
gradually ready for more independence. However, learning to make good choices and
exercise self-discipline does not come easily for many. Parents need to impart a moral
code that the child gradually internalizes.
As children struggle with these important
tasks parents must be able to provide praise and encouragement for achievement but
parents must also be able to allow them to sometimes experience the natural consequences
for their behavior or provide logical consequences to help them learn from mistakes.
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Activities of Children (Age-Group 6 to 11 Years)
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Enjoys many activities and stays busy
More graceful with movements and abilities
Jumps, skips, and chases
Dresses and grooms self completely
Can copy complex shapes, such as a diamond
Can explain objects and their uses
Reads more and enjoys reading
Enjoys collecting objects Cooperates and shares
Jealous of others and siblings
Likes to copy adults
Starts to mix friends and play with children
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What should do with the Children (Age-Group 6 to 11 Years)
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Encourage them to talk with you and be open with his or her feelings.
Encourage them to read and read with your child.
Encourage them to get involved with hobbies and other activities.
Encourage physical activity.
Encourage self-discipline, expect your child to follow rules that are set.
Teach your child to respect and listen to authority figures.
Encourage your child to talk about peer pressure and help set guidelines to deal with peer pressure.
Spend uninterrupted time together—giving full attention to your child.
Limit television, video, and computer time.
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