Experiences are Essential in Early Childhood Development Stages
Have you ever wondered how you can create rich experiences for your child? If you are familiar with other articles I have written on Brain Development in Early Childhood and the Importance of Child Brain Development you will be familiar with the connections that a child makes in the earlier stages of their life as they connect experiences with true learning. They explore things which create understanding. A new born baby’s brain is 25% of its adult weight. By three the child’s brain has grown dramatically producing billions of cells and connectors and synapses between cells. It is from this early stage that they dismiss experiences that are not united with affection and loving relationship. Data compiled by the Ranch Foundation established that 85% of a child brain is developed by their fifth birthday.
Parents Influence on Early Childhood Development Stages
So how do we as parents provide these opportunities and experiences for them? Depending on the age of the child this dictates things that can be achieved. Children’s development and age – appropriateness is still a factor that needs to be considered. Early Childhood Development Stages in children varies from child to child.
As an infant moves to between 18-24 months in their early childhood development stages, the early language process develops through the language environment a child grows up in. This is also the best time for your child to learn a second language. One of the best ways to improve your child’s second language is to participate in entertaining and family oriented events where the second language you wish your child to learn is spoken.
In the technology world today it is quiet easy to search for things to support you to find activities for rich experiences. Parent groups and parent websites can provide the information you need in a variety of ways from social media, like Facebook, Twitter and many others to actual physical events within the community areas where you live.
People Interaction Needed in Early Childhood Development Stages
If you are having trouble knowing where to begin one great idea is to look in your local paper. They usually have a section pull out that has many events available. These outings provide your family time together and support emotional and social development of your child. Check out the calendar events and read the descriptions to see if they fit the age and event that you would like to be involved.
Social Experiences in Early Childhood Development Stages
The more experiences you involve your child with the faster and better they will go through the early childhood development stages. Not just educational experiences but also social experiences. You have to support them in growing as a unique individual with many inbuilt qualities or respect. It can be turn-taking, cooperation, sharing, connecting, making friends, being involved. Value all the skills your young child needs in developing well before they attend school. You will be amazed at the difference these experiences will make in helping support them to develop and grow as a person through their early childhood development stages.