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  • Object Permanence

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BIG CONCEPTS LEARNED AT THIS AGE

Cognitive Stage

(learning needs) 

Sensorimotor stage: children explore their environment through the senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch)

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Through these trial-and-error sensory experiences, they are learning about how their environment works.

SUPPORT THIS STAGE BY:

  • encourage children to notice the use of their senses often

    • smell the breakfast ​

    • feel the smooth rock

    • hear the rain falling

  • use descriptive language to talk to them about what they notice 

    • ex: "That rock feels smooth." ​

  • choose cause and effect toys for your child to explore​; they are learning "how to make things happen"

    • maracas​

    • balls that bounce

    • squeeze toys

Psychosocial Stage

(psychological needs)

0-18 months 

Trust vs. Mistrust: child looks toward caregiver for stability and  security

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18 months - 3

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt: child seeks independence and control over physical skills

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SUPPORT THIS STAGE BY:

  • provide consistent and predictable care so the child can develop a nature of trust and confidence 

  • maintain routines and environmental stability

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  • allow child opportunities to "do it themselves" even though it may be challenging

    • pouring drinks​

    • dressing

    • choosing how to play

Motor Stages

(physical needs)

  • During this stage. 

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Cognitive Stage

Preoperational stage: children engage in symbolic play and begin to use objects/symbols to express their ideas 

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SUPPORT THIS STAGE BY:

  • Expanding vocabulary

  • Blocks

Psycho-Social Stage

  • During this stage.

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Physical Motor Growth

  • During this stage. 

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Cognitive Stage

Concrete Operational stage: children begin to use logic in describing their thinking and ideas about concrete things (can see and touch).

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  • Reflecting 

Psycho-Social Stage

  • During this stage.

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Physical Motor Growth

  • During this stage. 

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