Unit 68 Outcome 4 Essay

Children at 3 to 4 years will usually be actively learning language and asking many questions.

Concentration - many adults notice that children concentrate for quite long periods during child-initiated play. It is not uncommon for 3 and 4 year olds to focus for an hour or so on making models, creating dens or just playing with sensory materials. Children often have a clear purpose and idea of what they are doing and why. Being able to concentrate for long periods is good for children’s cognitive development.

Intellectual Development (0-3 Years) Beginning to realise others are separate beings from themselves, imitates others and tries out ways of behaving in play, becoming more confident but still needs adult reassurance

The expected pattern starts at 0-3 years where a child is expected to develop the most. They have little control over their bodies at 0-1 years and are dependent on their natural instincts e.g. sucking, grasping but when the child has more control over their body they will start to crawl and eventually progress to walking. By the age of 3 as well as

By age 2-3 years children enjoy playing with older people who provide them with attention and begin to enjoy time with children their own age. Over the next few years the child becomes more independent and coopertative and likes to help. They develop social skills and play with others is more comfortable as they begin to consider the feelings of others and make friends, although resolving disputes can still be an issue. Rules and routine are required to help the child feel secure and safe.

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

3-7 years children like to read books and sing songs they pay close attention to what is being said and they ask lots of questions if they don’t understand something or they need it explaining. Start to follow simple instruction such as go and give this book to that practitioner. As they get to about 6 years they look more at the words than the pictures in the book.

|Months |mobile (rolling, squirming or crawling). When |disappears they still exist, so baby will look |such as dinner or bath. Babbling sounds more |play “peek-a-boo”. Prefer and will actively try |

Babies at three months have now grown in both height and weight. They are wearing new sets of clothes and have changed in many ways. Some babies have learned the difference between night and day and are able to sleep through the night, which is great help for parents. Babies are also crying less and most parents are getting better at knowing at what their cries mean. Babies are starting to sleep a little less and are far more alert. They may smile quite often and show that they know the sound of their parents’ voices and movements. Babies’ bodies are also developing. They are able to lift their heads up and look about when they are put on their tummies.

Can kick a large ball. Can do simple jigsaw puzzles. Begins to ride tricycles. May move out of nappies and begin toilet training. Show some reasoning skills.

Understand the concept of “on” “in” and “under” e.g the chair is under the table

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.

| * Interest in other children and co-operative play * Enjoys dressing up and playing with small world toys * Keen to help and copy adults

Right from birth babies communicate what it is they need by crying; they cry for food, if they are tired or board, they cry if they are uncomfortable or it they have a wet or soiled nappy