Emotional Development Ages 3-8 Months

Babies will bring their hands together intentionally and soon after will try to bat at objects or grasp things

30-36 months | Can respond to simple directions i.e.: forward or backwards. Observes and mimics actions of others. Egocentric | May use 2 or 3 word sentences. Speech is understood by primary carers and other familiar people. Understands the roles and authority that adults have e.g.: police officers and teachers. | Can kick

Physical Development: Large Motor Skills; Jump with feet together, walk on tip toes Throw a ball with aim and walk up and down the stairs. Fine Motor Skills; painting, threading beads on a lace, gain control over food utensils, use scissors and hold pencil to draw house and

At this age they start to grow rapidly, they learn to crawl and walk, and they start learning a few words and noises. They can start eating on their own with a knife and fork, learn to do new things such as kicking and throwing a ball, start scribbling using a pen, climb up and down the stairs and can sort shapes in a shape sorter. They can turn pages and knobs of doors and are able to pedal a tricycle. Some skills using

The guide below explains what you might expect from the development of the child through various ages:

CT230 1.1 Explain the sequence and Rate of each aspect of development from Birth to 19 years of age

From 3 to 7 years the child’s movements will be more coordinated. They will learn to balance when hopping, skipping and playing with balls. The fine pincer grip when holding pens, pant brushes will be more defined.

Between six and seven years old, a child can skip, climb confidently and jump from a height. Not only can they pedal on a bike, now they can ride it. Forming letters has now developed so that the child can write and instead of sewing a few stitches, they can now thread a needle too. Dressing themselves has become easier as they can now do up their own buttons and lace their shoes.

1. From birth to 19 years of age, children and young people tend to follow a broad developmental plan. Although children and young people are different, the way they grow and develop is often quite similar. This means we can work out a pattern for development and from this we can pinpoint particular skills or milestones that most children can do at different age ranges. Milestones describe when particular skills are achieved, such as walking, usually achieved by 18 months. These milestones have been draw up by researchers looking at children’s development and working out an average from their recordings. However as children grow older the variations between individuals grow

Enjoys playing with other people and might get upset when the person stops intereacting with them

| * More exploration and become very inquisitive due to the ability to move around independently. * Can distinguish between ‘you’ and ‘me’ and is aware of ‘mine’. * Memory is improved and able to remember past events, people, animals, objects etc. * Vocabulary is increased, able to say more complex words; from around 10 at 15 months to as many as 100 or more between 18 months to 2 years. * Begin to understand similar items and objects that belong together; crayon and paper; matching and fitting with simple puzzles.

Goes through physical changes at this age, as this happens they become more mature, and as they begin to show interest and skills in different subjects as their confidence grows through communicating effectively with adults.

| Further development of identity.Imaginative play with peers.Developing friendships themselves and preference of friends.Understanding of boundaries and why they are necessary.Responding to responsibility of tasks.

| * Playing alongside other children and copying their actions * Temper tantrums if they are frustrated

he site is located in Derby, and situated within the clear boundary created by St Alkmund’s Way, River Derwent & Exeter Street, it is an area of high interest given the proximity to the city centre making it an attractive opportunity for development.