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Under each category please a) write a short comment about what you know about each age category.

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What do we know about this age group?

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What do we know about this age group?

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What do we know about this age group?

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INFANTS

Their first form of communication is crying ,bubbling, and by the end of the first year simple words which they hear from caregivers .Breast milk or formula is the main food and solid foods are introduced thereafter.Infants smear food on themselves while eating They like familiar voices and faces.Their healthcare needs include :Vaccinations,check ups on weight and height. Their play is mostly sensory and their physical abilities includes:lifting head,moving arms and legs.

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TODDLERS

Toddlers use single words at first,then short phrases and sentences which are learnt from their guardians,siblings and caregivers.They also use gestures.

They eat 3 meals and some snacks per day and they like self feeding.They have preferences to food.

Toddlers like imitating adults .They get angry When unable to do something and they express their frustrations with tantrums.

Most will take one nap during the day and may at times fail to sleep.

Their play is active and they are still learning to play with other toddlers.

They are able to walk ,push,pull toys,scribble with crayons,climb ,,turn pages of books and they like dressing themselves.

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PRE SCHOOLERS

Pre schoolers use complete sentences with more words and they can tell short stories and ask many questions.

They eat 3 meals and snacks,although they are picky on food.

They like playing with friends,to be praised and attention.They don’t like too many rules.

Most stop daytime naps.

Their play is a bit organized.

They can run smoothly, climb, hop on one foot,throw or catch a ball and they can do self care like dressing, brushing their teeth and using a toilet.

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Babies physical,Emotional,cognitive,Development begin manifesting during this stage from 0 to 12months. Babies require good nutritionally balanced diet ,warmth and hygiene and should be attended to accordingly.Crying is a key word for communication by all infants and we need to responsive.sleep and wake up times are irregular.

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TODDLERS. Unlike babies, Toddlers become more physically active and inquisitive.They can walk , run ,climb ,improve on speeches and language.they learn to understand simple instructions. Above all they start learning to become independent.

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CHILDREN. Children begging to cooperate more.,Can follow rules ,can socialize by interacting.They ask a-lot of questions ,90% of brain development at this stage.sleep training and picky eating habits. Children begin to understand the importance family, Daycare ,Preschool and playground activities.Positive discipline strategies and care should be part of the implementation.