Stages of Cognitive Development in Preschoolers

Description:

This lesson will discuss the cognitive development of preschoolers and methods for encouraging cognitive development through activities and play. It also stresses the importance of recognizing cognitive developmental delays and provides general guidelines for communicating with families. This lesson focuses on the cognitive development in children ages 4 to 5 years old.

Objectives:

RECALL cognitive development skills of preschoolers.

RECALL activities and toys that encourage cognitive development in preschoolers.

RECALL indications of developmental delays.

RECALL indications of intellectual and learning disabilities.

RECALL general guidelines for communicating with families regarding developmental delays.