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Development During Preschool Years: This book will describe the familiar stages of Development during preschool years that have been recognized by poets, parents, and teachers. Each of these periods will be discussed in turn: the prenatal period and birth; the first two years of life; the preschool period, ending with the fifth year; the primary or middle childhood period, including years six to eight; the later childhood and pre-adolescent period, comprising years nine to the appearance of puberty; and the adolescent period, from about the twelfth or thirteenth to the end of the eighteenth year or later. Each period, of course, merges imperceptibly into the next, and it can be explained only by what has gone before.
Even in the early years' classroom, there seems to be antagonism between the Development during preschool years of creativity and accuracy in scientific observation. From the point of view of the developing young scientist it is important that the child knows from his helper or teacher what is expected. There should be room in the early years' curriculum for the Development during preschool years of both aspects since both are important for Development during preschool years of a creative approach which is also important in sci-enct as will be explored later in the chapter. |
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