Child Development Stages and the Teacher's Roles

1. CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND
TEACHERS
STAGES AND TEACHERS ROLES

2. EARLY YEARS
• The child's early years of life are the most vital to their growth and
development.
• Child development includes physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and
social changes.
• Infants/ babies are 0-2 years of age.
• Most vital stage, this is where children learn to bond and create self-esteem.
• Toddlers/ preschoolers are 2-5 years of age.
• Children become independent

3. SCHOOL AGE
• Children are 5-12 years old
• Children try new activities
• Learn to make friends
• Become even more independent
• Learn how to achieve success
• Experience failures

4. ADOLESCENCE AND TEENAGERS
• Children (teens) are ages 13-18
• Typically most challenges for the parents and teens
• Teens attend middle and high school
• Teen experience body changes due to hormones
• Typically when teens become self conscious
• Teens skills and talents are perfected
• Relationships become more serious
• Peer pressure increases
• During these stages, teens need their parents more than ever

5. TEACHER'S ROLES
• Parents are their children's first
teachers
• Teachers wear many hats
• Teachers model and guide their
children
• Love
• Respect
• Motivation
• Compassion
• Nurture
• Teachers take care of and listen
• They also communicate with the
parents and children
• Support learning activities

6. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON:
• Developmental Stages
• Teacher's Roles
By: Megan McDonald