Task A
Table 1: Physical development
Age range | Explain the sequence and rate of development |
0-3 months | New born baby will move its head to look for a nipple or teat. When a baby is held uptight, they will usually start to make stepping movements. At about 1 month the babies will start to look less curled up. At 3 months babies will start to lift and turn their heads. |
3-6 months | At 6 months babies will start to turn their heads to see what is happening if they hear a sound or a voice. They can reach out and grab things and move it from one hand to another. They are now able to sit up with support in a high chair and are able to roll over from their backs to their fronts. |
6-9 months | At 9 months babies will start crawling or find ways to become mobile. They are also now able to sit up on their own without any support. At this age babies are picking up objects, handling them and becoming a lot more aware of touching different objects. They will start to feed themselves using their hands. |
9-12 months | 12 months old babies may either crawling, rolling or shuffling, some children maybe walking, others walk with assistance. At this age they may try to stand up by holding onto furniture and sit up unsupported for long periods. At 12 months they are now able to feed themselves using their hands. |
1-2 years | At this age the child will start to walk independently, walks down stairs with adult help. They will like push and pull toys whilst walking, will start sitting and pushing off with legs on sit and ride toys. At the age of 2 they will start to know what they want to do, touch, hold and eat. They are now able to move more confidently, climb the stairs and they are enjoying walking and being able to pick up things. |
2-4 years | Children of the age of 2 will start to refuse adult’s help and want to do things by their own, although there may be times when they become...