The study of child development is a broad framework within which you can understand your child, which is a crucial step in nurturing them (Proverbs 20:11 "Even small children are known by their actions...")
It is so helpful to know what an average child is physically and mentally capable of, to be able to introduce them to new challenges, guide them to new experiences and cultivate their overall development.
Our favorite resources come from the Gesell Institute. A great resource, which covers all the ages just came back into circulation - "Child Behavior" by Ilg, Ames and Baker. You can also buy books that are age specific. We have also made available a summary of each age (2-14 years) which used these Gesell Institute studies and includes spiritual implications for training. See those below.
It is so helpful to know what an average child is physically and mentally capable of, to be able to introduce them to new challenges, guide them to new experiences and cultivate their overall development.
Our favorite resources come from the Gesell Institute. A great resource, which covers all the ages just came back into circulation - "Child Behavior" by Ilg, Ames and Baker. You can also buy books that are age specific. We have also made available a summary of each age (2-14 years) which used these Gesell Institute studies and includes spiritual implications for training. See those below.
For the newborn through age six The Growing Child resources offer observations about each month. They are available as books, monthly emailed PDFs or mailed newsletters, timed to the age of your child (ages 0 months- 72 months). These are written for parents, not educators. To subscribe call: 1-800-927-7289 or GrowingChild.com
Other great resources are available, but these are some we've found to be timeless.
The downloadable descriptions of each age are from an unknown source but have been compiled from "Child Behavior" and adapted for use in Christian education.
Download these descriptions for each age, 2 through 14 years
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