The first kinds of recorded child research were baby biographies, which were descriptions of children’s development written by child historians.  

A child’s legs begin to grow longer relative to the rest of his body; his proportions become more adult-like.  These factors illustrate the principles of sequential and integrated growth.

Adults can facilitate creativity by using open-ended questions.

At around ten months the infant tries to imitate speech. 

Toddlers with special needs do best when 

The view that each person has learning strengths and weaknesses in different modalities means that each person has his own learning style.

Toddlers learn a great deal through experience with print both in books and in the environment.  

Play is the major means through which children learn. 

Neurons are short, hair-like fibers that receive information.

Kindergartners have not yet reached the age of industry, where they begin to enjoy long-term creative projects.