Early Childhood Care and Development

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION 3(2+1)

Lesson 01: Early childhood period

Early Childhood Period

• It is a foundation period for the future development.
• between 3 to 6 years of age.
• a period of overall development. The child grows in all the five areas of development-physical, mental (cognitive), language, social and emotional.
• a period of maximum learning. Any damage done during this period has a long lasting effect on the child’s personality.
• a period where the child’s brain, intellectual and social competence proceeds more rapidly than any other time
• a period where the child needs a stimulating environment. If the early experiences of the child are enriching, he develops to his full potential.