-
Period: to
prenatal stage
when the baby is forming in the womb. Takes place from conception until the birth of the baby. -
Period: to
Neonatal Stage
From birth to the second week the baby is physically adapts to life outside the mothers womb -
Period: to
Infancy Stage
From two weeks to the first birthday the baby is developing the foundation for motor, thinking, language, and social skills. -
Period: to
Toddler stage
From 12 months to 36 months the child makes great strides in motor, thinking, and language skills and begins to test his or hers dependence on adults. -
Period: to
Preschool Stage
From three years old to the sixth birthday the child becomes more self-sufficient, spends many hours playing and exploring the physical and social world, and develops a rather stable self-concept. -
Period: to
School-Age Stage
From six years old to twelve years old the child begins elementary school. Achievement is the central goals of these years. school-age children master the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic and they get to interact with their peers and makes it more important for them to have self-control.