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    This document provides information about developmental characteristics of children from birth to age 12. It discusses physical, language, cognitive, emotional, and social development characteristics typically seen at different ages. For each domain of development, it lists common behaviors and attributes seen in children, such as average height and weight, motor skills, communication abilities, curiosity, independence, social interactions, and emotional reactions. The goal is to understand typical development so early childhood professionals can appropriately plan programs, curricula, and activities for children.

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    COURSE:

    Early Childhood Education I

    UNIT B

    Child Development Birth to Age Twelve

    COMPETENCY:

    4.00

    B2

    21%

    Understand principles and domains of child development,


    developmental characteristics of children, and theories of
    child development.

    OBJECTIVE:

    4.02

    B2

    7%

    Understand developmental characteristics of children.

    Essential Question: What are some developmental characteristics of children at various ages?
    UNPACKED CONTENT
    Developmental characteristics are behaviors and attributes that are typical for an age group of children.
    Knowledge of these characteristics enables early childhood professionals to plan appropriate programs,
    curricula, and activities. Here are some types of behaviors/attributes often addressed in developmental
    characteristics for the six domains of child development.

    Physical Development and Health

    Average height and weight


    Reflexes, types of body movements,
    degree of body coordination
    Ability to lift, support, move head
    Abilities with hands

    Language Development and Communication

    Vocalizations, sounds, cries, laughter


    Use of facial expressions, gestures, and
    other body language to communicate

    Hand-to-mouth coordination
    Vision, eye-hand coordination
    Mobility
    Fine and gross motor skills
    Self-help skills

    Questioning
    Connecting words with people, things
    Reading, writing, speaking, and
    listening skills

    Desire for independence


    Attempts to solve problems
    Length of attention span

    Imitation
    Following and finding things
    Interest in books, TV, computer, etc.

    Demonstrations of feelings
    Emerging fears

    Evidence of desire for social contact


    Evidence of trust; search for approval
    Testing limits

    Approaches to Learning

    Responses; appreciation of beauty


    Signs of curiosity, interest, creative thinking
    Recognition of familiar things

    Preferences
    Recognition of people, things
    Development of memory; anticipation

    Cognitive Development

    Emotional Development

    Reactions to positive and negative factors


    Ability to calm oneself, manage feelings

    Social Development

    Understanding of self in relation to others


    Styles of play, interactions with others
    Signs of concern, affection

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