Cognitive Development
Cognitive development covers various aspects of a child's growing mind. We recognize and develop the following skills:
Problem solving and critical thinking:
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Early Problem Solving: Identifying problems, exploring potential solutions, and trying out different approaches to reach a desired outcome.
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Creative Thinking: Generating new ideas, exploring possibilities, and thinking beyond the obvious.
Language Development and Communication:
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Understanding spoken language, following directions, and interpreting information.
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Using words and sentences effectively to communicate needs, ideas, and feelings.
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Acquiring new words and understanding their meaning in different contexts.
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Creating and sharing stories, using appropriate sequencing, and expressing ideas clearly.
Memory and Attention:
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Short-term Memory: Recalling recent events and information for short periods.
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Long-term Memory: Storing information and experiences over longer periods.
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Attention Span: Focusing on a task or activity for increasing durations.
Sensory Processing and Perception:
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Recognizing and understanding visual information, such as shapes, colors, and spatial relationships.
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Listening attentively, discriminating sounds, and understanding spoken language.
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Exploring and understanding the world through touch and manipulation of objects.
Executive Functions:
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Flexibility and Adaptability: Adjusting to changing circumstances and unexpected challenges.
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Self-Control and Impulse Inhibition: Managing emotions, delaying gratification, and resisting temptations.
These are just some of the areas of cognitive development addressed in early learning and development standards for pre-school children.
