Development PIES

Development Overview

Development is a journey, not a __________.

Characteristics of Development

• Development is __________ for everyone.

• Development builds on earlier __________.

• Development proceeds at an individual __________.

• Development is __________ throughout life.

• Development is __________:

Physical Development

Related to __________ skills:

• Gross Motor Skills: Development of large muscle __________ (e.g., running, jumping).

• Fine Motor Skills: Development of small __________ and eye/hand coordination (e.g., writing, using scissors).

• Includes measurements like __________ and weight.

• Involves senses and __________ development.

• Importance of providing opportunities for physical development and maintaining proper __________.

Intellectual Development

Pertains to:

• The mind and __________.

• Learning and __________-solving.

• School __________.

• Creative thinking skills.

• Language and __________.

• Moral __________.

• Notable Quote: "A child begins to perceive the world not only through his eyes but also through his __________." - Lev Vygotsky.

Emotional Development

Focuses on:

• Identifying and __________ feelings.

• Understanding others' feelings.

• Developing a positive __________-concept.

• Notable Quote: "Feeling heard and understood allows children to release the feelings, let go, and move on." - Janet Lansbury.

Social Development

Involves interacting with __________:

• Sharing and taking turns.

• Cooperating and playing __________.

• Appreciating __________.

• Following rules and appropriate __________ (manners).

• Notable Quote: "We'll be friends forever, won't we, Pooh?" "Even longer," Pooh answered.