Purpose of Assessment

The purpose of this assessment is to assist you to identify the major milestones in each area of development and develop an understanding of the interrelationship between each area of development.

What do I need to do?

Complete the template below and complete the questions below.

Research and analyse information from at least two different credible sources about the following domains of early childhood development, and their interrelationships:

• Cognitive
• Communication- Receptive Linguae and Expressive Language
• Emotional
• Physical -Gross and Fine Motor
• Social- Pro-social and Self help

Complete the tables below for each area of development, and for three different age groups:

1. Identify major patterns of growth and typical development Milestones;
2. Identify one Intentional Teaching strategy you would implement to support this Area of Development for each age group; and
3. Identify one developmentally appropriate activity and relevant equipment to support this Area of Development for each age group.

Developmental Milestones and Characteristics Physical Development - Fine Motor
	0-18 Months	18 Months-3 Years	3-6 Years
Patterns of growth and typical development Milestones
Identify one Intentional Teaching strategy you would implement during play, routines or transitions to support this Area of Development for each age group
Identify one developmentally appropriate activity or equipment to support this Area of Development for each age group