HELP! Stages of Development ages 0-7years

[rbecca]

Hi,

So I'm currently working on a topic which requires me to identify the stages of different areas of development from birth to 7 years.
I have the 'EYFS typical behaviour' charts but I'm really unsure of the best way to group the ages.

I know a lot of the behaviours overlap and that's why I'm struggling to create age groups in which i can then complete my chart.

i'd be grateful for any suggestions! Thanks

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi a very warm welcome to the site. Has you tutor been able to explain this to you as it's possible you'll be looking to research these areas of development first:

cognitive
communication and language
physical
personal, social and emotional

and then link what you learn to the EYFS and development matters guidance.

Pages 1+ of this EYE handbook looks at development 0-7

Best wishes

[rbecca]

Yeah that's exactly what I have to do for my unit but I'm just unsure of how to group the ages since a lot of behaviour can overlap 🤔

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi yes, the Development Matters guidance reflects how development can overlap because of a child's unique individuality however researching child development tends to focus more on stages of development and norms.

Open the 'look inside' feature of this handbook on amazon.co.uk and search for the words 'brain development' then click the link on the search results to page 23. It shows a table of children's cognitive development: 1-4 months, 4-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 1-2 years, from 2 years, from 3yrs, 4yrs, 5-7 yrs. The other areas of development are similar so you could include all these ages in a table and then fill in the information?

If it helps the information in this book is also a good read - search inside for 'sequence and rates' then click to page 48.

Or, maybe ask your setting/placement if they have this book - Understanding Child Development Jennie Lindon & Kathy Brodie

Best wishes xx