Secrets Of Early Childhood Care And Education
Early childhood is a period during which a child goes through the most rapid phase of growth and development. During that period their brains develop faster than at any other point in their lives, so these years are really crucial. The foundations for their social skills, self-esteem, perception of the world and moral outlook are also established during these years, as well as the development of cognitive skills. Early childhood care and education comprises a wide range of activities and provisions. This phase is really important because of its influence on development. According to many studies the human brain grows particularly rapidly during the first three years of life and if an individual does not receive adequate stimulation during this period, development will be delayed, sometimes permanently. Many aspects of childhood care are covered the early years and provide a “window of opportunity” to lay the foundations for the healthy development of language, social ability, thinking ...