Early cognitive development: Brain work

By Penny Tassoni, Nursery World, 19 February 2003

Babies' and toddlers' actions are the outward signs of the new connections that are being made in their minds, writes Penny Tassoni

Babies' and toddlers' actions are the outward signs of the new connections that are being made in their minds, writes Penny Tassoni Watching children grow and develop is fascinating. Not only do they master physical movements, but they gradually show that they can think and use abstract concepts. For many parents, this comes as a bit of an unwelcome surprise as their children begin to answer back, question why things are happening and voice their opinions! Reasoning also...

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