The foundation for building positive relationships with children is understanding age-appropriate behaviors and developmentally appropriate expectations for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children.
All children are unique and progress through developmental stages at their own pace. No two children are alike, even if they are the same age or from the same family. Child care providers should interact with each child in a way that recognizes and respects that specific child’s chronological and developmental age.
Children differ in physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth patterns. They also differ in the ways they respond to play, affection, objects, and people in their environment.
Knowledge and understanding of child development is essential
to guiding your young children and planning a developmentally appropriate curriculum for them.
Children are born with the ability and desire to learn. If you respect a child's ages and stages of growth, what they are developmentally able to accomplish and what is not developmentally appropriate for a child, you will know that the foundation is set for a successful relationship and a positive outcome in education.
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