Holistic and areas of development
areas of development
Physical
Language
Cognitive
Emotional
Social
How children acquire large movements such as locomotion, movement, balance and coordination, and fine movements of the fingers and hands including hand-eye coordination
The development of intellectual ability, memory and thinking skills, problem solving and understanding
The development of verbal and non-verbal forms of communication
The development of self-concept, self-esteem and confidence; the ability to express and cope with feelings about themselves and others
The ability to relate to others, form attachments and relationships with adults, and develop friendships with other children
Holistic development
Interrelationships
areas of development are dependant on, and influence, each other
👍🏻 Advanced development in one area can enhance development in one or more areas of development
👎🏻 A delay in one area of development can impact negatively on one or more other areas
Physical
Gross motor
Fine motor
Physical growth and abilities that can impact on how children join in with physical games that enable them to socialise with friends
Physical activity to help children to gain a sense of achievement that helps to build self esteem
Children to explore and manipulate materials; to construct and develop concepts
Handwriting skills for the development of communication and language
Independence in personal care leading to self-esteem
Cognitive
The development of language
Negotiating and cooperating in social play
Children to understand and express their feelings, which helps to promote emotional development
Language
Children to be able to express their feelings in order to be able to cope with emotions
Supporting their thought process
Socialising and building effective friendships
Social
Building relationships with adults that can support children's speech and language, and develop their thinking skills
Effective friendships that can have positive effects on self concept and build high self-esteem
Confidence and willingness to join in with physical activities and games that are needed for physical development
Emotional
A positive self-image
Confidence in order to try out new activities that will support physical and cognitive development
Developing secure attachments that promote effective interaction with parents and carers
Developing positive self-esteem, which helps in the development of friendships