Session 2

• Mathematics
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Element 7 - Child Development 

Session 2 

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ZE30801 

T - Level in Education & Early Years

Learning Objectives 

By the end of the session all learners will be able to: 

1. Recap and review cognitive development stages. 
2. Explain and understand physical development for birth - 19 Years. 
3. Create an information booklet to summarise how physical development can be supported in Early Years.

Starter - Connect

Spend time completing your Maria Montessori leaflets. 

Define the word
cognitive development?

Identify 2 cognitive based activities for a 2 year old.

Fine motor movements	Is the ability to move smaller muscles, such as moving fingers, folding a pen, using scissors.
Gross motor movements	Is the use of our larger muscles and being able to co-ordinate them. For example: crawling or throwing a ball.
Spatial awareness	Being aware of the objects and space around us and considering different perspectives.
Locomotor skills	Co - ordinated gross motor movements such as skipping, hopping or standing on one leg. Hop Scotch is game which requires locomotor skills.

Key Word Bank

Physical Development 

Physical development refers to gross and fine motor movements, co - ordination, spatial awareness and the overall ability to control our own bodies and movements.

Babies rely on the reflexes to move and manipulate objects, they learn to control their heads , arms and feet. 

Through repetitive movements and practice, our muscles begin to strengthen and grow becoming more co - ordinated. 

During adolescence as our stamina develops our level of skills will increase. 

Which of the following is an example of fine motor movement?

1. Kicking a ball
2. Riding a tricycle
3. Drawing a picture
4. Walking up the stairs

Normative stages of physical development timeline.

Physical Development 

Birth - 3 months: Babies are born with survival reflexes, such as a palmar reflex.

A palmar reflex is when children are able to grasp your finger upon putting it on their palm. 

Over time reflexes will be replaced by controlled movement with reason. 

Eye contact is key during this stage of development/ moves head to watching things. 

6 months - 12 months: Can pass a toy from one hand to another. 

Can use a rattle or a shaker. 

Points to objects with intent of knowing what they are. 

Cat sit up without help / Can roll back to front

1 - 2 years: 

Picks up objects between thumb and finger

Can use a spoon to feed 

Enjoys climbing & can begin to run confidently closer to the age of 2.

What is a palmar reflex?

Physical Development 

2 - 3 years:

Can feed independently and develops a preference for hand holding. 

Can begin to ride a tricycle and kick a ball gently.

3 - 5 years:

Can build  a large tower of at least 9 blocks. 

Correctly cut with scissors & holds pencils in preferred hand.

Walks up  &down using alternate feet / Can catch a ball correctly.

5 - 7 years: 

Can thread using a large needle and large beads.

Can colour within the lines. 

Can stand on a narrow line and hop.

7 - 11 years:

Can engage in activities like gymnastics

Can engage in detailed drawings. 

Physical Development 

16 years +

Group mindmap on the board. 

Lets take a look at the Development Matters (2023)

Development Matters is the non - statutory guidance that supports practitioners in ensuring children are meeting their milestones.

In pairs I would like you to explore Development Matters 2023. 

Discuss and make note of some of the expected milestones you would expect to see for physical development for different age ranges. 

Development Matters 2023

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1180056/DfE_Development_Matters_Report_Sep2023.pdf

Information Booklet

Create an information booklet, that clearly explains to parents / carers different ways to support physical development in Early Years. 

Consider using: 

NHS guidelines. 

Examples of activities with explanations. 

Use drawings and make this creative.