Module 4
child
development
Session 1 - child
development
Growth - refers to changes in size,
height, weight or what we simply
refer to as PHYSICAL GROWTH
Session 1 - child
development
Development - refers to a change
that is usually from the very
simple to complex function
- refers to the process that a child
goes through to increase his/her
motor, cognitive, affective and
social skills
Synthesis
Both physical and growth and
developmental changes of the
children are important. If you
neglect one aspect for the other,
the child will be physically
abnormal unhappy or
unsuccessful as a person. As
Synthesis
Although your children grow
according to the same pattern,
they each develop at their own
unique way and pace. As parents,
you play a major role in
facilitating your children's
Session 2
Behavioral skills
and development
of children 0-6
years old
Key learning points
• Children have variety of needs for every
stage of their development
• As parents, you should be aware of these
needs in order to respond appropriately
and support adequately your children's
development and growth
• Infancy stage to one year old primarily
needs nutrition and health care and
attachement with adults.
Key learning points
• toddler stage (1-3 years of age) requires
support in acquiring nee motor, language
and thinking skills
• Children ages 3 - 6 need opportunitied to
develop fine motor skills. They need to be
encouraged to develop language through
talking, reading, and singing.
• as parents, you need to provide variety of
opportunity and knowledge to support your
Key learning points
• All opportunities and inputs
require close interaction with the
children so that you will know the
exact needs of your children.
Synthesis
• Your child's behavioral
characteristics are manifested in
how they think and learn, how
they move and coordinate, how
they relate to others, and how
they feel themselves and their
Synthesis
• As parents, you should be aware
of the behavioral characteristics
of your children according to the
age level so you can provide the
needed support and respond
appropriately to their changing
SESSION 3
Activities/
materials to
stimulate the
growth and
development of
children
Key learning points
• SONGS - this can develop
children's sensitivities, improve
their ability to pronounce and
memorize words
• TOYS - it offer opportunities for
the development of motor skills,
for learning about concept s and
Key learning points
• POEMS - help children develop
creativity in expressing their
thoughts and feelings
• GAMES - It entails bidily actions and
needs no words. Can sharpen motor
skills or bring about new concepts
and values which are opportunities
Key learning points
• STORY TELLING - it is used to
entertain and teach concepts and
values like knowledge about the
outside world, peoples and cultures.
It hones the child's ability to listen,
asks questions, reasons ou, and uses
his imagination. It helps the child
Session 4
Supporting
children's
development
through
everyday
It is not always necessary to
teach, instead offer more
opportunities for exploration and
discovery and learning ghrough
ordinary activities
Everyday activities like praying,
cooking, eating, cleaning etc are
important in building basic
concepts
Lisyen to their ideas, opinios, and
stories instead of telling them
what to do.
Taking an interest in what the
children are doing and saying are
very important in the
development of their basic
language skills and building self-
confidence
Always communicate with your
children. Talking and listening to
your children is a definite
indication of your full support for
their efforts.
Synthesis
• Language is central to your
children's development and
learning. The key is
COMMUNICATE but make the
interaction relaxed and fun.
Thank
you
