Development is harder to measure than growth because it is a gradual process and children gain control of their body at different rates. For example, some children may walk at 9 months whereas others may not walk until they are nearly 2 years old.
The wide variation between children means that it is impossible to say that by a certain age all children will have mastered a movement or skill.
It is important to remember this when working with children so that activities or equipment are matched to meet individual children’s
The wide variation between children means that it is impossible to say that by a certain age all children will have mastered a movement or skill.
It is important to remember this when working with children so that activities or equipment are matched to meet individual children’s