What Is A Unique Child?

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Every child is a unique child, who

is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured

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and mature in every area of development at their own pace and in their own individual ways.

What does the Eyfs say about a unique child?


Every child is a unique child who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured

. Children are born ready, able and eager to learn. They actively reach out to interact with other people, and in the world around them. Development is not an automatic process, however.

What makes every child unique?

Every child has

unique character strengths and abilities that allow him or her to express their individuality in a social environment

. It is what makes them “special”. Children grow at different rates in many different areas.

What is the theme a unique child about?

The commitments that support this theme are based around

children's well-being

; they include child development, inclusive practice, keeping safe and health and well being. It recognises that children from the earliest age are competent learners and they develop in individual ways.

How can I help my unique child?

  1. Have high expectations and child-centred approach. …
  2. Know each child well, understand and respond to their interests, strengths and needs. …
  3. Give each child time, space and support to express their feelings and talk about what matters to them.

What makes unique and special?

To be a unique person means

that you are one of a kind and no other person is exactly like you

. This uniqueness partly comes from within, shown through our actions and behaviors. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the meaning of unique is “being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

What are the good qualities of a child?

  • Trust. A basic trust in others is the foundation on which all other traits rest. …
  • Patience. It's true: Good things come to those who wait. …
  • Responsibility. …
  • Empathy. …
  • Self-Reliance.

What are the 3 prime areas?

  • Communication and language.
  • Physical development.
  • Personal, social and emotional development.

What are the 4 principles of child development?

  • Physical – the development and growth of the child's body, muscles, and senses.
  • Social – how the child relates, plays and talks to others.
  • Emotional – the child's awareness of self, how the child feels about himself, expression of feelings and how he helps care for himself.

What are the 3 characteristics of effective learning?

  • playing and exploring – children investigate and experience things, and ‘have a go';
  • active learning – children concentrate and keep on trying if they encounter difficulties, and enjoy achievements; and.

What are the 7 areas of development?

  • Communication and language development. …
  • Physical development. …
  • Personal, social, and emotional development. …
  • Literacy development. …
  • Mathematics. …
  • Understanding the world. …
  • Expressive arts and design.

What are the 6 areas of learning?

  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development. …
  • Communication and Language. …
  • Physical Development. …
  • Literacy. …
  • Mathematics. …
  • Understanding of the World. …
  • Expressive Arts and Design.

What are the 7 key features of effective practice?

The seven features are: ✔

the best for every child ✔ high-quality care ✔ curriculum ✔ pedagogy ✔ assessment ✔ self-regulation and executive function ✔ partnership with parents

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How do I know if my child needs transitions?

Ask parents for as much information as possible about their child including their feeding, sleeping and changing routines so individual needs can be planned for.

Organise home visits and introduce the child's key worker

. Use photographs of children (taken with parental permission) for labels and in welcoming displays.

What steps can you take to improve your practice for the unique child?

  1. Discover. Take time each day to observe your child up close and from afar. …
  2. Listen and Ask Questions. Discovery includes truly listening to your child. …
  3. Observe and Comment. …
  4. Engage In Child-Directed Play. …
  5. Expose Your Child To Many Different Activities. …
  6. Show Patience and Understanding. …
  7. Encouragement.

Who believe that every child is new and unique product?

Based on the theories

of Piaget and Vygotsky

, we believe that every child is unique and has his or her own temperament and learning style. The child brings this uniqueness into each new experience and takes an active role in the process of learning through their engagement in these experiences.

Maria LaPaige
Author
Maria LaPaige
Maria is a parenting expert and mother of three. She has written several books on parenting and child development, and has been featured in various parenting magazines. Maria's practical approach to family life has helped many parents navigate the ups and downs of raising children.