Metamorphosis in growth of child

Nurturing the tender ones to transform themselves in the chrysalis from caterpillars to wonderful butterflies in their expedition to the world of knowledge.

Similar to the  biological process of Metamorphosis by which a butterfly develops physically after hatching, involving a conspicuous and relatively abrupt change in its body structure through cell growth and differentiation, a child also goes through distinct changes, perhaps not as dramatic as a butterfly, but with identifiable changes in behavior with indicated physical and psychological needs.

Child development entails the biological, psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and the end of adolescence, as the individual progresses from dependency to increasing autonomy. It is a continuous process with a predictable sequence, yet having a unique course for every child.

Starting from the unconscious learning age of three, the child is unaware of learning and chooses to place his or her attention on activities that are repeated frequently, the child watches, listens, copies others and learns, absorbing information about his or her time and place from every aspect of the immediate environment. This kind of learning creates diverse needs for the young child:

  • An environment rich in language and experiences as vocabulary and story-telling capabilities are developed.
  • A need to use his or her hands to connect the body and the brain to the realities of life.
  • A need to create an emotional foundation built on the love, trust and respect of surrounding adults.
  • Repeatition of activities in order to develop self-mastery and independence.
  • Direct guidance on how to interact with people–within the family and the larger social network of school, and other activities.
  • Opportunities to refine the five senses of hearing, seeing, tasting, smelling and touching and to connect precise language to those experiences.
  • A need for opportunities to exercise his or her will by having freedom within limits that enlarge as skills grow.
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