1. FACS Unit 5
Child Development

2. Development To go through a natural process of growth 4 types Physical
Intellectual
Emotional
Social

3. Physical Refers to the physical growth of a person’s body. Affects
Height
Weight
Internal body systems

4. Intellectual
Refers to the growth of the brain and the use of mental skills

5. Emotional
Refers to the ability to experience, express, and control emotions.

6. Social
Refers to growth in the ability to get along with others.

7. Stages of Growth and Development
Infancy – first year of life
Toddler – 1-2 years
Preschool – 3-5 years
Late childhood – 6-12 years

8. Basic Stages of Growth and Development

9. Infancy Sleep average of 20 hours in 24 Triple birth weight
Develop ability to see, hear and use senses
Develop hand-eye coordination
Begin to move around and explore
Begin to develop motor skills
Movement begins at the head and works down and out
Use baby model for discussion. Talk about rolling over, sitting up, pulling up on objects, standing and walking. Also talk about the age at which they start solid foods and feeding themselves.

10. Toddler Become more independent Increase weight & height
Appearance of teeth
Further development of motor skills
Require less sleep
Toilet training
Between 18 months & 3 years
Continue discussion of talking, walking, running, eating and stages of toilet training.

11. Preschool Continued physical development
Height & weight
Legs lengthen rapidly
Continued development of basic motor skills
Ability to dress themselves
Better coordination
Arms to hands to finders
Greater small motor skills
Refining physical skills

12. Late Childhood Learns to complete and manage tasks
Learns to interact with others
Ends when child enters adolescence

13. Basic Needs of Children
Physical
Requirements for the development of a healthy body.
Food
Shelter
Clothing
Safety
Medical care
Exercise
Rest

14. Intellectual Requirements for the development of an able mind.
Encouragement to reach potential
Praise
Motivation to learn
Time for creative play

15. Emotional
Requirements for the formation of healthy responses to the environment.
Love and acceptance
Security
Social
Requirements for interactions with people
Spending time with others
Learning to get along with others

16. Activities to meet basic needs of children
Role-playing
Computer games
Water colors
Finger paints
Board games
Daily chores
Managing an allowance