Unit 2Development and well-being 0-5 years

Session 1 An introduction to child development

Class Do and Don’ts

Mobiles off Have funBe on time

Respect each other

Be involved Work HardTake turns

No eating in class

Bring pens/pencils

Session ObjectivesIdentify the meaning of child development

Describe different areas of child development

Examine the needs of babies and their parents/ carers

What is child development?

How do children develop?

What are the different ways babies and children learn? What do they learn?

Make a thought shower of all your ideas!

Areas of child developmentUse your thought shower from earlier.

Put them into 3 groups

PhysicalCommunication and LanguagePersonal, Social and Emotional

Are there any ideas that don’t fit into the groups?

Roles and responsibilitiesHaving a baby is hard work! It is also scary.There are different professionals that can help new parents and in the development of a baby in their first few years.

Activity- Match the roles to the responsibilities

Your needs are different to babies!

Order the cards according to their importance in a baby’s life!

Discuss the differences in your group

Order the cards according to their importance in your life!

What can I tell you about child development?

Make a poster about all the things you know about child development so

far…….

Session ObjectivesIdentify the meaning of child development

Describe different areas of child development

Examine the needs of babies and their parents/ carers