Here’s how Physical Development, Cognitive & Language Development, and Social & Emotional Development for 12 to 24 months align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Physical Development & EYLF
- Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of well-being
- Begins walking independently, climbing stairs with support.
- Improves hand-eye coordination, grasping objects, and scribbling.
- Develops fine motor skills like stacking blocks and turning pages.
Cognitive & Language Development & EYLF
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Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
- Shows curiosity, experimenting with cause-and-effect relationships.
- Engages in problem-solving, such as stacking blocks or fitting shapes.
- Demonstrates early persistence, repeating actions to achieve a goal.
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Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
- Begins using two-word sentences and understands simple instructions.
- Points to pictures when named, demonstrating early literacy skills.
- Experiments with sounds and gestures, developing communication skills.
Social & Emotional Development & EYLF
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Outcome 1: Children develop a strong sense of identity
- Displays stranger anxiety, seeking reassurance.
- Begins parallel play, engaging alongside peers.
- Expresses emotions clearly using gestures and simple words.
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Outcome 2: Children connect with and contribute to their world
- Demonstrates early social skills, such as sharing and turn-taking.
- Engages in simple pretend play, imitating familiar routines.
- Begins to recognize and respond to cultural and family traditions.
Further Reading
Developmental Milestones From 2 Months Old To 5 Years Old
Linking Theories To The Developmental Milestones
Gross Motor Development for Babies 12-24 month
Language Development for Babies 12-24 months
Social and Emotional Development for Babies 12-24 months
Fine Motor Development for Babies 12-24 months
Cognitive Development for Babies 12-24 months
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