CHILDREN’S WARD CONSULTANTS

Introduction

Many factors affect a child’s development and growth. It is undeniable that the presence of a caregiver is a vital necessity for a child’s proper development, but this factor is not the only determinant in the child’s growth. Other factors such as the child’s environment are equally essential in ensuring that the child develops in the best way possible. It is, therefore, a matter of importance to ensure that the surrounding of a child supports and promotes the child’s growth and development in the best way possible. The environment plays a critical role in supporting the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth and development of a child (Kochanska, Gross, Lin, Nichols, 2002). Understanding how some components of the environment foster the development of elements of development, therefore, becomes necessary.

Subtopics:-

• How do each piece of play equipment, toy, and furniture contribute to the four types of development (e.g., fine-motor movement helps physical growth)?
• How does each piece facilitate social-emotional bonds of children with their families?
• How does each piece improve coping and adjustment to long-term care?

Conclusion

Unlike the adult’s brain which ignores relevant information, the child brain absorbs everything like a sponge. Generally, infants learn very fast, and the environment in which they are plays a huge role in what and how they learn. Playing is essential to the development of vital aspects of children, so they should be allowed and encouraged to play, especially with other kids who are of the same age bracket. Through play, children learn how to negotiate, interact and share their ideas with others. Equipment, toy, and furniture contribute to the general development of an infant to a teenager. Investing in these resources is therefore not a waste since as discussed the toys may even inspire the children careers. You should provide the children with as many toys as possible, and they should have difficulty levels, be of different colours, shapes and designs. By doing these, you will ensure that your kids are all rounded in their growth.

References

David, T. & Weinstein, C. (2013). Spaces for children: The built environment and child development. Springer Science and Business Media

Frost, J., Wortham, S., & Reifel R. (2001).Play and child development. Merrill Prentice Hall

Hughes F. (2009).Children, play and development. Sage