Toddler & early childhood 2-4. Unit 2 Toddler & early childhood 2-4.

Physical Development Initially growth slows down, the body Stabilizes following infant growth Strengthens core in preparation for adolescences Repairs following rapid growth Jaw develops in preparation for ‘adult teeth. At approx. 6 years ‘adult teeth’ are calcified and begin to erupt to push out ‘baby teeth’. This process is usually completed by 13 years old Approaching 10-12 growth rapidly increases again. Bones harden and get heavier. Fine motor skills become more precise. Holding a pen, cup, using scissors. Voluntary muscle control improves. Coordination and physical strength improves dramatically.

Social Development Children start to see that others (not just primary care giver) can meet certain needs. Once school starts child begins to associate friends with a positive feeling. (impact on the emotional health) School setting provides understanding of rules and procedures. Mixing with other age groups. Friends teach children consequences of negative behaviour (‘best friend one day’).

Emotional Development Children continue to learn basic emotions and the expressions of them. eg Crying only when hurt, not laughing at inappropriate times. New emotions enter - such as desire, embarrassment. Starts to understand the emotions of others (occurs toward end of this stage)

Intellectual Development 3 - 4 YEARS OLD Match primary colours Repeats 3 digit numbers Uses plurals Asks questions, tell amazing stories 5 - 6 YEARS OLD Learns to add and subtract Learns to read Has up to 2500 words in vocab Uses complex sentences (has start, middle & end) 7 - 11 YEARS OLD Long term memory improving Learns concept of money Uses concrete and logical thinking Begins problem solving and initial abstract thought. Understand others may have different opinions.