The Child Development Framework is a guideline to assist Migrant Educators working with preschool children ages 3, 4, and 5. In addition, educators can use the handouts provided for framing conversations that support the parent and family as their child’s first teacher.
Furthermore, the framework provides information to help educators and the child’s parent and family support the child as they play, learn, and grow. This includes the child’s
- approach to learning
- physical development and health
- social and emotional development
- communication, language, and literacy
- knowledge of mathematics, visual arts, and dramatic play
“Helping children grow and learn starts with understanding their development” (Wood, Yardsticks: Child and Adolescent Development Ages 4-14, 4th Edition). Each handout reminds parents that every child develops at their own pace and if the parent has concerns, they should talk with their child’s medical provider.
Supporting parents with children as young as two months old: Migrant Educators can use the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Developmental Milestones to access apps, videos, checklists, and tips to support parents and families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Acknowledgement: The "Play, Learn and Grow...Together!" graphic was obtained from Clipart Library.