From Baby Steps to Big Leaps: Exploring Early Development

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Klasregels

1. Jassen uit, petten/ kappen af en oortjes uit

2. Telefoons op stil + in boekentas

3. Tassen achteraan in de kast

4. Denk aan je professionele houding

5. Als iemand spreekt luister je aandachtig

6. Vinger opsteken indien je iets wil zeggen

7. Heb respect voor elkaar -> spreek met elkaar, niet over elkaar

Check-in vraag: "Wat was deze week jouw klein gelukje?"

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to describe the main stages of early human development, the difference between gross and fine motor skills, and explain principles of physical growth in babies.

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Discuss Your Early Years!

Share a baby photo or tell a story from your earliest years. What could you do at that age? What did your family say about you as a baby?

What Are Development Domains?

Write down what you remember about the main areas where babies develop: physical, cognitive, emotional and social domains. Discuss in pairs.

Physical Growth in Babies

Babies experience rapid physical growth. Fontanelles (soft spots on the head) and growth principles guide development. Let's explore how these changes unfold.

Gross vs Fine Motor Skills

Gross motor skills: big movements (crawling, standing). Fine motor skills: small actions (grasping, picking up objects). Both types develop through practice and play.

Key Terms in Early Development

Soft spots between a baby's skull bones. Allow for brain growth and shape changes during birth.

Developmental Milestones

Important skills or behaviours most children achieve by a certain age (like sitting or talking).

Fontanelles

Synthesis: Concept Battle!

Let's test your understanding! Take turns explaining one key word from today's lesson. Who can remember the most terms correctly?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.