6-reasons-to-drink-water Zelman, K. (n.d.). Six reasons to drink water. Retrieved from

Casi Pennington

I. “There is only one world. We have not inherited the earth from our fathers and are hence entitled to use it according to our wishes. We have rather borrowed it from our children and have to maintain it properly until they can take over” (Jorg K. Kuhnemann, Australian Minister of the Environment, September 1975 , 2013). Every parent would like to offer their children the world. Children are the future after all. Early childhood development is key to their bright future. Essential learning blocks to early childhood development include social and emotional growth, language, and physical health. Children apply these basic areas of development in every area of their lives.

II. Each child is unique and has social and emotional differences. These differences are caused by factors including cultural influences, inborn temperament, disabilities, the level of security felt in a child’s relationship with both parents and adults, behaviors modeled by adults, and the opportunities provided for social and emotional interactions. Now, the child has reached the point in which he/she knows their own name and shows signs of self-consciousness.

A. Social and emotional interactions:

1. Being able to manage personal feelings, understanding and comprehending others’ feelings and needs, and interacting positively with others aid in building strong foundations for later development.

2. Facial expressions reveal feelings and cognitive thinking patterns. Children express themselves impulsively via feelings of affection, fear, anger, etc. Children may throw temper tantrums if tired, frustrated, or hungry.

3. For young children who are experiencing stages of emotional development, you may notice whether the child has developed a close attachment with you as the parent, frequent caregiver, or guardian. Apply these new found pleasures as a secure base to explore. For example, a small child may be playing with a favorite toy or possibly outside, yet the child returns for a quick cuddle or bonding time every now and again.

B. “Use your words.”

1. Children absorb the language around them like sponges. As they are steadily building their vocabularies learning nouns, verbs, descriptive words, pronouns, and some location words. They begin to understand common phrases and directions. Monosyllabic grunting and pointing is now transforming into single words and later sentences.

2. Children recognize words when heard or seen.

a. At 12 months of age, children lean about 50 words. These words are generally acquired one every other day.

b. At 15 months of age, children learn about 120 words.

c. At 16 months of age, children learn about 170 words.

d. At 18 months of age, children learn about 120 words.

e. Durning 16-23 months of age, children acquire two words per day.

3. As a child gets older, their sensitivity to sounds from other languages decrease as they begin to conform to their native tongue. Their perceptions to sound and speech allow them to distinguish between commenting and questioning statements.

4. If your child over-and-underextends (which happens when a child mislabels names and sounds of animals or objects), you are to show them pictures or let them hear sounds to allow them to differentiate and discover said meanings. Words are rarely spoken in the correct adult manner.

C. Children depend on adults for their physical health and most aspects of care.

1. At 20 months of age, a child will attempt to brush their teeth on their own, but they need their caregiver to inspect and follow-up. Washing and drying hands, as well as dressing themselves may also become independent activities. A child still needs help when using the restroom, but bowel movements become more predictable.

2. Children are able to walk at 15 months by holding onto objects for stability. By 20 months, the child has the ability to run and falls are less frequent.

3. From crawling to running, children will hold out their hands or poke out their stomaches for balance. Moving clumsily, children will fumble, drop, pull and push toys, climb furniture, and dance.

4. Stimulate the child’s motor skills by using low level climbing structures, push and pull toys, balls, and other free movement items. As the child roams, he/she can maintain balance while sitting, playing with toys, and kneeling. Grasping and releasing objects, such as bouncy balls, become easier and soon after, the child will be able to kick the ball forward and track it. Tracking skills can be developed by using mobiles. As a child stares up from their crib, they monitor and track the position of the objects hanging from the mobile as it spins.

5. When eating, a child can use spoons and forks to feed themselves finger foods. Children have an interest in tiny specks and crumbs. Be aware that if unattended, children will put any and all objects in their mouths if allowed. This could potentially cause a choking hazard or if a child to get into chemicals and swallows, it could result in serious illness or death. Observation is imperative when watching small children.

III. Every parent would like to be able to give their children the world. Early childhood development aids children in exploration and life discovery. Social and emotional growth, language, and physical health are imperative to every child’s life. Children of today are our future, and future looks bright.

Works Cited:
Jorg K. Kuhnemann, Australian Minister of the Environment, September 1975 (2013). We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. Retrieved from http://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/22/borrow-earth/
© PBS 2003 - 2013, all rights reserved© PBS 2003 - 2013, all rights reserved. (2003-2012). Pbs parents. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/parents/child-development/
Zelman, K. (n.d.). Six reasons to drink water. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/6-reasons-to-drink-water Zelman, K. (n.d.). Six reasons to drink water. Retrieved from
Casi Pennington

I. “There is only one world. We have not inherited the earth from our fathers and are hence entitled to use it according to our wishes. We have rather borrowed it from our children and have to maintain it properly until they can take over” (Jorg K. Kuhnemann, Australian Minister of the Environment, September 1975 , 2013). Every parent would like to offer their children the world. Children are the future after all. Early childhood development is key to their bright future. Essential learning blocks to early childhood development include social and emotional growth, language, and physical health. Children apply these basic areas of development in every area of their lives.

II. Each child is unique and has social and emotional differences. These differences are caused by factors including cultural influences, inborn temperament, disabilities, the level of security felt in a child’s relationship with both parents and adults, behaviors modeled by adults, and the opportunities provided for social and emotional interactions. Now, the child has reached the point in which he/she knows their own name and shows signs of self-consciousness.

A. Social and emotional interactions:

1. Being able to manage personal feelings, understanding and comprehending others’ feelings and needs, and interacting positively with others aid in building strong foundations for later development.

2. Facial expressions reveal feelings and cognitive thinking patterns. Children express themselves impulsively via feelings of affection, fear, anger, etc. Children may throw temper tantrums if tired, frustrated, or hungry.

3. For young children who are experiencing stages of emotional development, you may notice whether the child has developed a close attachment with you as the parent, frequent caregiver, or guardian. Apply these new found pleasures as a secure base to explore. For example, a small child may be playing with a favorite toy or possibly outside, yet the child returns for a quick cuddle or bonding time every now and again.

B. “Use your words.”

1. Children absorb the language around them like sponges. As they are steadily building their vocabularies learning nouns, verbs, descriptive words, pronouns, and some location words. They begin to understand common phrases and directions. Monosyllabic grunting and pointing is now transforming into single words and later sentences.

2. Children recognize words when heard or seen.

a. At 12 months of age, children lean about 50 words. These words are generally acquired one every other day.

b. At 15 months of age, children learn about 120 words.

c. At 16 months of age, children learn about 170 words.

d. At 18 months of age, children learn about 120 words.

e. Durning 16-23 months of age, children acquire two words per day.

3. As a child gets older, their sensitivity to sounds from other languages decrease as they begin to conform to their native tongue. Their perceptions to sound and speech allow them to distinguish between commenting and questioning statements.

4. If your child over-and-underextends (which happens when a child mislabels names and sounds of animals or objects), you are to show them pictures or let them hear sounds to allow them to differentiate and discover said meanings. Words are rarely spoken in the correct adult manner.

C. Children depend on adults for their physical health and most aspects of care.

1. At 20 months of age, a child will attempt to brush their teeth on their own, but they need their caregiver to inspect and follow-up. Washing and drying hands, as well as dressing themselves may also become independent activities. A child still needs help when using the restroom, but bowel movements become more predictable.

2. Children are able to walk at 15 months by holding onto objects for stability. By 20 months, the child has the ability to run and falls are less frequent.

3. From crawling to running, children will hold out their hands or poke out their stomaches for balance. Moving clumsily, children will fumble, drop, pull and push toys, climb furniture, and dance.

4. Stimulate the child’s motor skills by using low level climbing structures, push and pull toys, balls, and other free movement items. As the child roams, he/she can maintain balance while sitting, playing with toys, and kneeling. Grasping and releasing objects, such as bouncy balls, become easier and soon after, the child will be able to kick the ball forward and track it. Tracking skills can be developed by using mobiles. As a child stares up from their crib, they monitor and track the position of the objects hanging from the mobile as it spins.

5. When eating, a child can use spoons and forks to feed themselves finger foods. Children have an interest in tiny specks and crumbs. Be aware that if unattended, children will put any and all objects in their mouths if allowed. This could potentially cause a choking hazard or if a child to get into chemicals and swallows, it could result in serious illness or death. Observation is imperative when watching small children.

III. Every parent would like to be able to give their children the world. Early childhood development aids children in exploration and life discovery. Social and emotional growth, language, and physical health are imperative to every child’s life. Children of today are our future, and future looks bright.