Laser Lessons - Lesson

Growth and development of young children

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In this lesson you will learn:

That once children are born they generally develop at a rapid rate
About the needs of young children that must be met in order for them to grow and develop to their full potential

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This article from the Baby Center looks at different activities that boost physical development.
Click on the link to read this article about the 'The difference between motor and cognitive development', published by How to Adult.
This page from the Raising Children website looks at development. All the articles relate to the physical, social and language development of children.
Find and read a copy of ‘How children Learn: from Montessori to Vygotsky’ by Linda Pound and Cathy Hughes, published by Mark Allen Group 2012. This book offers an easy way to understand theories of learning and the approached of the theorists. NB You should be able to borrow this from your local library.
Find and read a copy of ‘Ages and stages: a Parent’s guide to normal childhood development’ by Charles Schaeffer and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo. Published by Jossey Bass 2000. NB You should be able to borrow this from your local library.

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