unit 2 the developing child - cache level 2 . Stages of development, influences and transitions.

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Unit 2- The developing child

D1.

The expected social stage of social development for a 4 year old is that they are more aware to talk to new people; the children are more friendly and caring towards others. Children are a lot more confident in these ages. Children are more understanding and can engage in a conversation and understand how to share and co-operate with one another. According to this website: http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/health/724-developmental-milestones-ages-3-through-5.gs (11/05/2011) children show anger verbally instead of physically. Children understand the concept of past present and future. Tassoni, P (2007) page 43 explains how children are more affectionate towards family, friends and careers.

D2.

The expected social stage of development for a five year old is, he or she is very co operative. Engages in conversation, A 5 year old can speak clearly and use different connectives properly in a sentence. Children can also choose their own friends. Meggitt, C (2004) Page 86 explains how children ask about abstract words (for instance, what does "beyond" mean?) http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Social_Emotional_End/ according to this website by the end of 5 years children want to please friends, agree to rules , likes singing, dancing. At the age