Thursday, February 23, 2012

Developmental Domains

There are five different developmental domains of children which all relate to each other. They are easily referred to as the SPICE of life:
  • Social - Refers mostly to the ability to form attachments, play with others, co-operation and sharing, and being able to create lasting relationships with others.
  • Physical - Development of Fine (small) and Gross (large) Motor Skills.
  • Intellectual - The process of making sense of the world around them.
  • Creative - The development of special abilities creates noteworthy talents. Music, art, writing, reading, and singing are some ways for creative development to take place.
  • Emotional - Development of self-awareness, self-confidence, and coping with feelings as well as understanding them.

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