In order to support and educate children from birth to age 5, it is necessary to have a thorough understanding of how a child develops. All children experience a developmental journey, but the pace at which children experience this journey can vary from child to child. Being equipped and empowered with this developmental knowledge can positively affect the way you support, communicate, and play with young children.
Individuals working with young children need to understand child development and have realistic expectations for children to identify areas where intervention may be needed. In this course, you will learn the difference between physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development. You will also learn about significant developmental milestones to be aware of so you can have realistic expectations and interact with children in developmentally appropriate ways. You will be able to communicate this child development information to help educate families and others you serve.