Ages |
Sensitivity |
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Birth to 6 years |
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The absorbent mind: the mind soaks up information like a sponge.
Sensory learning and experiences: the child uses all five senses-touch, taster, smell, sight, and hearing-to understand and absorb information about his or her environment.
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1.5 to 3 years |
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Language explosion: a child builds his or her future foundation for language. |
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1.5 to 4 years |
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Development and coordination of fine and large muscle skills, advanced developing grasp and release skill spawns an interest in any small object. |
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2 to 4 years |
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Very mobile with greater coordination and refinement of movement, increased interest in language and communication(they enjoy telling stories),aware of spatial relationships, matching, sequence and order of objects. |
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2.5 to 6 years |
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Works well incorporating all five senses for learning and adapting to environment. |
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3 to 6 years |
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Interest in and admiration of the adult world: they want to copy and mimic adults, such as parents and teachers. |
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4 to 5 years |
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Using one’s hands and fingers in cutting, writing and art. Their tactile senses are very developed and acute. |
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4.5 to 6 years |
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Reading and math readiness, and, eventually, reading and math skills. |
0-3 years 
