5.00 Children & Development Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

Nature vs. Nurture? Nature is the traits you inherit from your parents… Nurture is the effects of your environment & upbringing….. Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

What are examples of “NATURE?” What are examples of “NURTURE?” Which is most important to child development? Let’s Talk! Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

5.01 Identify the Ages, Stages &Tasks of Child Development. n Areas of Development –Physical- changes in appearance, strength & coordination. –Large & small “Motor Skills.” –Intellectual- ability to think, understand, reason & communicate –Emotional- learn to recognize & express more complex emotions/handle them in socially acceptable ways. Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

5.01 Identify the Ages, Stages &Tasks of Child Development. n Social - learn to get along with other children, share & make friends. n Moral- children learn to understand right from wrong. Develop a conscience that guides behavior & helps develop moral standards. n All 5 areas are interrelated! n Nearly all children follow the same sequence of development. n They build on what they learn. (They babble before they speak; crawl before they walk) n The rate of development differs from child to child. Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

Infancy n Physical- entirely dependent on others. –Inborn abilities enable them to interact with their world –Reflexes- automatic, involuntary responses –Eye-hand coordination- ability to make precise movements with the hands in relation to what they see. Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

Infancy n Intellectual Development - follow movement of objects & people; turn toward a sound. n Emotional Development- develop trust; gain security to learn & thrive. n Learns that caregivers meet needs for food, safety, cleanliness & closeness. n Social Development- quickly develop basic social skills; recognize familiar faces & voices; respond to their names; fearful of people they don’t recognize. Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

Toddlerhood n Physical growth usually slows n Stage lasts from age 1 to age 3 Master AMAZING number of skills Master AMAZING number of skills Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

Physical Most walk by 15 months Most walk by 15 months By 2 years they can run, climb & walk stairs alone By 2 years they can run, climb & walk stairs alone “Small” motor skills develop “Small” motor skills develop Learn to feed & dress themselves Learn to feed & dress themselves Take apart & put back together favorite toys. Take apart & put back together favorite toys. Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

Intellectual n Language skills grow from few words to short phrases. n Can express needs, thoughts & ideas. n Grasp basic concepts such as “Cause & effect.” n Drop something it falls n Size & Space n Enjoy picture books & short, repetitive sentences. n Point & name Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

Emotional n See self as capable & separate from caregiver n Self-esteem grows as encouraged Express STRONG emotions, moods change quickly! Express STRONG emotions, moods change quickly! Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

Social n Parallel Play – video clip n No sharing yet n Assert independence, “Me do!” Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

Moral n Develop sense of right & wrong n Caregiver reactions watched / discover what behaviors acceptable and what are not. n Test limits Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

Preschool n Ages between 3 & 5 years old n More independent than toddlers n Better control over bodies n Begin building skills in many areas n Prepares them for school Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children

Physical n “Large” motor skills well developed n Hop, run in strides, pedal trike, throw & catch ball n “Small” motor skills better developed n Draw recognizable objects n Print letters n Cut paper with scissors Students will describe the 5 areas of development. They will give examples of how heredity & environment influences development. Student will explain changes that occur at different stages of development Identify the ages, stages & tasks of child development Plan age-appropriate activities for children