P1
The age range I have chosen is 3 – 7 years, and I have chosen communication as the main area of development for this age range. The main stages of communication development are verbal communication, where children of this age range start to use their language skills much more effectively; non verbal communication such as eye contact, facial expressions, body language, gestures, sign language and tone of voice. These too are often effective ways for younger children to communicate; proximity is especially important when considering communication with younger children, by getting down to the level of the child they are more likely to listen and do what they are told.
P2
There are several factors I have identified that can affect the communication development of a child aged 3 – 7 years, i.e. children with impairments such as sight, speech and hearing may find it harder to communicate with others.
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The children can then use this implement when created to transport the egg around the obstacle course, without the use of their hands and place the egg back in the nest with its mother.
P7
Regular observations are important as they help teachers/teaching assistants to ensure that children are receiving the correct level of learning for their development stage, and that activities are age appropriate. Through play, a good understanding of the children and their interests. The teaching assistant is able to monitor the concentration levels and the development skills of working with others, and any changes in behaviour that require extra support that the child may need for their learning and development.