FACS Unit 5 Child Development

Development To go through a natural process of growth 4 types Physical Intellectual Emotional Social

Physical Refers to the physical growth of a person’s body. Affects Height Weight Internal body systems

Intellectual Refers to the growth of the brain and the use of mental skills

Emotional Refers to the ability to experience, express, and control emotions.

Social Refers to growth in the ability to get along with others.

Stages of Growth and Development Infancy – first year of life Toddler – 1-2 years Preschool – 3-5 years Late childhood – 6-12 years

Basic Stages of Growth and Development

Infancy Sleep average of 20 hours in 24 Triple birth weight Develop ability to see, hear and use senses Develop hand-eye coordination Begin to move around and explore Begin to develop motor skills Movement begins at the head and works down and out Use baby model for discussion. Talk about rolling over, sitting up, pulling up on objects, standing and walking. Also talk about the age at which they start solid foods and feeding themselves.

Toddler Become more independent Increase weight & height Appearance of teeth Further development of motor skills Require less sleep Toilet training Between 18 months & 3 years Continue discussion of talking, walking, running, eating and stages of toilet training.

Preschool Continued physical development Height & weight Legs lengthen rapidly Continued development of basic motor skills Ability to dress themselves Better coordination Arms to hands to finders Greater small motor skills Refining physical skills

Late Childhood Learns to complete and manage tasks Learns to interact with others Ends when child enters adolescence

Basic Needs of Children Physical Requirements for the development of a healthy body. Food Shelter Clothing Safety Medical care Exercise Rest

Intellectual Requirements for the development of an able mind. Encouragement to reach potential Praise Motivation to learn Time for creative play

Emotional Requirements for the formation of healthy responses to the environment. Love and acceptance Security Social Requirements for interactions with people Spending time with others Learning to get along with others

Activities to meet basic needs of children Role-playing Computer games Water colors Finger paints Board games Daily chores Managing an allowance