Recognize that children develop independence at different stages.
Recognize that children develop independence at different stages. Understand the importance of knowing the stages of development. Discover how our early childhood education and child care centers support children's individual growth and independence.Trainings incorporating this outcome
CDA Subject Areas
Proficiency Level
Topic Areas
120 hours courses
12 CEUs45 hours courses
30 hours courses
5 hours courses
3 hours courses
2 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development
- Describe the stages of grief and the different ways children react to grief and stress.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive and language stages of development in children five to twelve years of age
- Identify the stages of second language development in young children and how to partner with families.
- Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development.
- Identify different learning styles of young children
- Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in children birth through age three
- Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to develop and implement a daily schedule for school-age children.
- Identify ways to support children’s development using the arts.
- Define social emotional development in young children
- Identify the stages and milestones of development
- Recognize the importance of a positive and respectful attitude in working with all children and their families.
- Identify stages and milestones of physical and cognitive development ages 6-13.
- Identify stages and milestones of development for ages 1 to 5
- Recognize the importance of music in both child development and curriculum.
- Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
- Demonstrate understanding of brain development in young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development
Related Articles
- What are the different types of CDA (Child Development Associate) Credentials?
- 🌟 Raising Capable Kids: Helping Children Become Confident and Independent Individuals 🚀
- FREE Thanksgiving Lacing Cards: Developing Fine Motor Skills in Young Children
- Early Childhood Growth and Development during pre-teen stage and reflections from Piaget's Developmental Theory
- Why Children's Books Are Important for Children’s Learning
- Child Development Milestones: Key Stages Every Educator Should Know!
- Bursting the Ego Bubble: Creative ways of Developing Healthy Ego in Children
- 🌱Watch Me Grow! How to Track and Support Child Development in Young Children
- The Importance Of Recognizing Obesity In Children
- Supporting children’s early language and literacy development
- How Early Childhood Education Serves as a Pivotal Stage in a Child's Development
- Let them Play! Supporting children's natural development.
- Helping children develop Fine Motor Skills
- Professional Development in Different Languages
- The Secret Life of Crayons: What Children’s Coloring Choices Reveal About Their Developing Personality
- The“Puzzle Pieces” of Sleep Stages in Children and How they Fit Together
- Fostering Resilience in Children: A Key Role for Child Care Providers
- Balancing Routine and Flexibility: Creating a Structured Yet Adaptable Schedule for Children
- Recent Developments in Early Childhood Education
- Making a Difference as a Volunteer
