Changes in childhood
I can describe changes in humans as they develop through childhood.
Changes in childhood
I can describe changes in humans as they develop through childhood.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- By the time children reach 12 months of age, they are toddlers as they begin to walk.
- Once a human reaches the age of three years old, they are classed as a child.
- Children reach a variety of important milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move.
- The stages of human development through childhood can be recorded using a timeline.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that they grow on their birthday, rather than growth being gradual and continuous.
Using the lesson resources to support, explain to children that during childhood they are slowly and continuously changing and growing.
Keywords
Human - People are a type of animal called humans.
Toddler - A toddler is a young human aged 1-3 years old, who is learning to walk.
Develop - To develop is to grow or change gradually.
Child - After the baby stage, a young human becomes a child.
Childhood - Childhood is the time that a human spends as a child.
Equipment
None required.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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