The Development Of Children 0-19 Years
AGE | Physical | Communication | Intellectual | Social | Emotional |
0-3 Years | Sit unaided Learn to crawl Learn to walk Toilet training Balance improves | Will cry when needs something (tired dirty nappy,hungry) Between the ages of 1 and 2 they will start putting two words together Speech has improved by they are 3 years old Can recite favourite songs or nursery rhymes | Will grasp adults hand Start to use building blocks Turn pages on a book carefully Hold a pencil nearer the tip. Can do simple jigsaw puzzles. | Smiles and reacts happily to familiar situations Can feed self /drink from a cup Gets attention from parent/carer Personal hygiene | New born cry to make needs known Will reach out to be picked up Can show anxiety when parent or carer leaves. Finds sharing difficult Smiles and reacts happily to familiar situations Can feed self /drink from a cup Gets attention from parent/carer Personal hygiene |
3 to 7 Years | Refining motor skills cutting, writing, drawing Become more in activities such as running, hopping kicking a ball. Can balance on one foot. Skilled with construction toys. Use pedals | Will increase vocabulary Ask large number of questions Will be able to talk past and present Able to have a conversation with Enjoys humour | Can count fingers Can match and copy letters Add details to their pictures Imaginative play. | Will share. Can be cheeky to an adult. Can use a knife and fork. Getting their own identities. Play more with peers. Able to dress and undress themselves. | Will now start to reassure friends if upset. Sense of humour increases. Able to control their conduct and behaviour. |
7 to 12 Years | Many children have...