Physical Developmental-

The growth of
the body and the strength and coordination of
muscles. Walking, running, and throwing a ball
involve large motor skills, or the movement and
control of the back, legs, shoulders, and arms.
Writing requires small motor skills, or the
movement and control of smaller body parts, such
as the hands or fingers. Physical development also
includes the development of eye-hand
coordination, the ability of the eyes and the hand
and arm muscles working together to make
complex movements.

Intellectual Development-

Involves the
ability to think, understand, reason, and communicate.
Infants use their senses to understand the world. As

childrens language skills develop, they use words to

express and understand concepts.

Emotional Development-

Relates to
emotions and their expression. Infants show emotions
through body movements, facial expressions, and sounds,
such as cooing for crying. As children grow older, they
experience more emotions and they learn to express
them in socially acceptable ways.

Social Development-

Refers to childrens
interactions with others. Sharing, getting along, and
making friends all require social skills.

Moral Development-

Involves an
understanding of right and wrong. Very young children do
not understand the difference between right and wrong.
Over time and with guidance, they learn how to behave
appropriately and how to monitor their own behavior.
Parental guidance continues through the teen years and
into young adulthood.