1.1. Define the terms: • biological • environmental Biological factors like DNA, brain function, hormones, overall health conditions, and hereditary characteristics have significant roles (Moffitt et al., 2005). These are…

1.1. Identify stages of physical development of children from birth to 7 years. Physical development in children from birth to seven years involves significant changes as they grow and mature.…

1.1. Define the terms: speech language communication. Speech refers to the sounds we create while speaking—the way we physically use our voices to express ourselves audibly. It’s about how we…

1.1. Describe sensory development in the first year of life. The first year of a baby’s life plays a pivotal role in their sensory growth, as they start discovering the…

1.1. Describe characteristics of ‘school readiness’. School readiness refers to a child’s ability to cope with the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive demands of school. To begin, social skills are…

1.1. Describe how mathematics is evident in children’s everyday lives. Mathematics is a fundamental element interspersed throughout the structure of children’s daily experiences. As an early years practitioner, it’s fascinating…