aspects of development
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Aspects of Developmen
t(Toddlerhood
)Paula Juliana I. NavarroII – 2 BECEd
Cognitive Development
Persistent use of own language.
Telegraphic speech refers to a child's
tendency to use only the two or three
most important words to express
meaning.
Realizes that the world exists even if
he/she cannot see it (object
permanence)
Unable to see the perspective of
other (egocentric)
Easily confused by surface
appearances
Uneven attention
Limited memory
Confused about causal
relationships
Acquires basic concepts of
color, shape, size, number, days
etc.
Believes that all things (living and
non-living) possess life and
feelings.
Indulges in fantasy and make-
believe play
High level of curiosity
Language changes from two word
utterances to full sentences and
grammatical usage
Physical Development
is 38-40 pounds in weight and 40-41
inches in height
Extremely active; good control of
oneself.
Clumsy because of tiny/small muscles
are not fully developed.
Pincer grip refines.
Gait becomes smoother.
self-sufficient in many routines in
house e.g. dressing.
Can stand on one leg, jump
up and down, draw a circle and
a cross etc.
use their hands skillfully to
move and arrange objects
including dropping things on
the floor and looking to see
where they are.
wave ‘bye bye’ and point at
things with their fingers
Social Development
Friendship with the same sex.
Desire for Independence.
learns to share
has cooperative play with other
children
may enter nursery school
begins to identify with
same ‘sex parent’.
imaginary friends.
interest in human body.
practices sex role
activities.
know who their main
carers are and cry if they
are left with someone they
do not know.
Emotional Development
Emotions are fully expressed.Jealousy occurs – seeks attention.
displays affection towards parent
imaginary fears of dark, monsters, injury etc.
Moral Development
Morality is influenced by adults
surrounding them.
Will remind adults of rules set.
fear authority and try to avoid
punishment.