Introduction to children and young people’s development

Intro MU 1.7

Starter Activity

Skillwise- Matching pounds and pence

Introduction to the main stages of children and young people’s development birth to 19 years

Aim

All students will be able to: Identify the meaning of growth and

development Describe the main areas of development- SPICE Describe heuristic play Outline key aspects of development birth to 12

months Many students will be able to: Discuss the different stages of development Some students will be able to: • Reflect on the activity plan and identify key

areas of development

Aims and Objectives

Growth or Development

Match the cards

Board Blast

Aspects of growth

Growth- Changes in size, weight or shape and is easy to measure. Children’s growth is monitored by measuring height, weight and head circumference of babies.

Development- Involves acquiring new skills and capabilities. Development follows a sequence.

Each individual grows and develops in unique ways.

Growth and Development

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YMJRsYNZDQ

Measuring head circumference

Activity- using the Lasso-o-tape

Areas of Development

S= SocialP=Physical- Fine and Gross motor skillsI=Intellectual/cognitiveC=Communication and languageE= Emotional

SPICE

Have you met any objectives?

Birth to 12months- Development is holistic

Use your baby sheets to make notes

Newborns are born with key reflexes. These keep them alive.

Reflexes

Expected patterns of development

What play opportunities are available for birth to 12 months?

Put together a collage of toys and resources suitable. How will these help development?

Activity

This helps babies to discover textures from a range of objects.

What items could be included?

Heuristic Play

Messy Play- Think of one messy play activity

Lets Play!

Beans!

Planning Lets plan an activity from birth to 12

months using sensory materials

Planning Process

When planning an activity we need to think about the following things…………….

Adults RoleEnvironmentResourcesWhat the children will be doingWhat the children will learn

What things do we need to consider for each?

Post your thoughts in each section around the room in pairs

Complete an activity plan

Milestones of physical development 6 months – sits with support,, rolls over,

pushes head, neck and chest off the floor with arms when on front, uses whole hand in palmar grasp, passes toy from one hand to another

9 months – sits alone without support, reaches out for toys when sitting, may crawl/shuffle, pokes at small items with index finger, will hold a small brick

Have you met any objectives?

Revisit your baby hand-out. From your notes can you talk about Social Physical Intellectual Communication

Emotional

Write a question about something you have learnt today

Review

Type up an outline of children’s expected development birth to 12 months

Research and produce a PowerPoint presentation of expected patterns of development for one of the following ages-

from 12 months to 3 years. 3-5 years 5-11 years 11-19 years

Directed Study and Homework Task

Introduction to children and young people’s development

Intro MU 1.7

Make up a story you must include in your story the magic chocolate stars you have been given and the following words:-

SpaceRockColdEyes

Tell me a story……………

All students will be able to: Describe the main areas of development-

SPICE Outline key aspects of development for

their chosen age range Many students will be able to: Define the different stages of development

in a presentation Some students will be able to: Evaluate the importance of knowing the

usual patterns of development

Aims and Objectives

Can you remember the 5 areas of development?

Recap

PowerPoint presentations:-

Age group 12months to 3 years

Students to take notes

Presentations

Physical:- 18 months- can walk unaided 2 years- can run, enjoys climbing 3 years- Can run backwards and forwards,

Tripod grasp when holding pens and crayons

Intellectual 2 years- can recognise self in the mirror 3 years- Can complete a puzzle with 12

pieces

Milestones 12 months to 3 years

Communication- 15 months- has up to six words 2 years- words start to be joined together,

enjoys looking at books 3 years- speech is clear to anyone who knows

the child well Social and Emotional- 2 years- Plays in parallel to other children but

unable to share toys 2and a half- Likely to have tantrums if cannot

get own way

Milestones 12 months to 3 years

PowerPoint presentations 3-5 years

Presentations

Constructive PlayConstructive play includes•Lego •Duplo•Train sets•Multilink•Construction straw•Wooden blocks

During this type of play children build. They learn and develop•Fine motor skills•Hand eye coordination•Work with others•Solve problems

Why is this good for children aged 3-5 years?

In pairs plan a construction activity for a 3-5yr old

What things will you need to consider?

Have you met any objectives?

We will be having a visit from Kidz Inc nursery children who are aged between 3-5 years.

What activities will be suitable? Why?

Nursery Visit

Reflect- how will this develop a child's communications skills

Story circle time

Introduction to children and young people’s development

Intro MU 1.7

Words from the letters in

opportunities

Time to think……………….

All students will be able to: Outline key aspects of development for

their chosen age range Demonstrate effective presentation skills Many students will be able to: Discuss ways that areas of development

are linked and relate to each other Some students will be able to: Reflect on practice and areas of strength

and weakness

Aims and Objectives

Rules of professionalism WHAT DO WE NEED TO REMEMBER

WHEN THE CHILDREN ARE HERE?No SwearingBe professionalBe aware of health and safetyBe patient

Reflect and analyse

What areas of development did you see the children demonstrate?

Where the activities suitable?

Did the children enjoy their time with us?

Nursery Visit

PowerPoint presentations 5-11 years

Presentations

Fine and Gross Motor Skills

Fine and Gross Motor Skills

Patterns of Development 11-19 years

Presentations

Adolescence is a stage of great physical, intellectual, emotional and social changes.

One of the key physical features of puberty is the reaching of sexual maturity.

Many teenagers feel that they can make their own decisions. This independence can cause conflict with parents/carers.

Milestones 11-19 years

Look up

What did the clip demonstrate?

Has technology had an affect on young peoples social skills?

Do young people develop effective communication skills?

Discussion

Have you met any objectives?

Write a question about what you have learnt this week?

Use these questions to have a snowball fight.

Review

Complete Task 1 and upload onto Oracle

1.1 Outline the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years to include:

Physical developmentCommunication Intellectual developmentSocial , emotional and behavioural

development

Directed Study