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sensory mouthing

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using the mouth to explore (touch, taste, smell, feel)objects

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object permanence

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understanding that something exists even when it can no longer be seen

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cognitive

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to do with knowledge in the widest sense, involving a range of skills and understanding concepts

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language

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a means of communication

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nature

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qualities that are inherited

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nurture

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qualities that come from experience and environment

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concept

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a general idea used to sort out and understand the environment

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imagination

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the use of thinking to visualise and plan ideas

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creativity

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being able to express oneself in different ways

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egocentricity

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not taking anyone else’s view or needs into account

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conservation

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understanding that things can be the same even if they look different

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concentration

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the ability to focus for a period of time

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conceptualization

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the organisation of thinking and understanding

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reasoning

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understanding the cause and effect of our actions

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memory

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the power to store and retrieve information in the mind

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problem solving

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the ability to think of ways to sort out a problem, puzzle or difficult situation

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verbal

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spoken

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non-verbal

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unspoken

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passive vocabulary

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words that are understood but not used (in speech)

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active vocabulary

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use of speech or signs

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turn-taking

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coos and gurgles in response to words and sounds from a carer

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monosyllabic babbling

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repetitive sounds for example ‘dadada’

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polysyllabic sounds

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changes in tone and pitch, for example ‘mememomo’

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jargon

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words that are not recognised by others easily

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holophrase
a word that is used to describe more than one object belonging to a group
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echolalia
repeating the last word or sound heard
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telegraphic speech
short sentences that lack ‘joining’ words
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motherese
the tone of voice often used by adults when talking to babies
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emergent writing
a child’s first attempts at forming letters as a means of communication. Patterns of letter-type shapes are often seen first, with children then trying to write their own name or a caption for their drawing
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socialization
learning the behaviour and cultural expectations of family and society
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primary socialization
the influences of family and immediate social circle on social development
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secondary socialization
the influences from the wider community for example teachers, friends, church leaders, etc on social development
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discipline
the setting of boundaries and expectations of behaviour
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bonding
the strong emotional tie between child and main carer, usually starts at birth
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separation anxiety
the concern shown by very young children when left by their main carer
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self-image
your identify who you think you are
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self-esteem
how you feel about yourself
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emotions
feelings
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comforter
thumb or other item that soothes and comforts a child
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solitary play
the first stage of play in which children play alone
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parallel play
the second stage of play in which children play alongside but not with each other
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looking-on play
the third stage of play in which children observe and learn from what others are doing
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joining in play
the fourth stage of play where very simple signs of cooperation and playing together are seen
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cooperative play
the fifth and final stage of play where children work together to complete tasks and role play together
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stereotyping
making generalisation about a person rather than seeing them as an individual
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discipline
upholding rules of good behaviour
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bullying
hurting or intimidating someone weaker
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tantrum
a loss of control of emotions
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positive reinforcement
giving praise and rewards for good behavior (and ignoring bad behavior)
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boundaries
clear limits within which the children have to stay
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sanction
a punishment where something is taken away
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regressive behavior
displays of behaviour reverting to that of a younger age
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play deprivation (play malnourishment )
where children are not given enough opportunities to play freely without adult organisation and intervention
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play based learning
where learning opportunities were provided through play
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structured play
play that is organised by adults and often has a pre-set outcome
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spontaneous play
play in which children choose how and what they do freely
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creative
expressing yourself in different ways
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discovery play
play using all the senses
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special needs
a term used for children who need extra or different help to support their development
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3D (three dimensional)
a solid shape with height, length and depth
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small-world play
where children play out their understanding of the world in miniature using model farms, railways etc
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hand-eye coordination
ability to manipulate something using vision to coordinate hands.
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story sack
a bag of toys, games and objects linked to a specific story
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storyboards
a sequence of visual images from a story set out by children as the story progresses
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household play
play (safely) using everyday objects from around the home
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sure start
a government programme aiming to provide a good start in life for all children
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bookstart
an organisation that promotes the value of books and reading to families and children
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bookstart and different needs
a Bookstart initiative providing information on different types of books via the Bookstart website
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bookstart book crawl
a Bookstart scheme to encourage parents and children to use the library
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book touch
a Bookstart pack for blind and partially sighted babies and children

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