Growth - an increase in size e.g. height, width and weight
4 principles of growth - Growth rates will vary
Different parts of the body will grow at different rates
Children's growth rates vary
Typically on average boys grow at a faster rate than girls and men tend to be taller than women
Development - an increase in skills, capabilities and abilities
4 areas of development - Physical - development of gross and fine motor skills Intellectual - language,
thinking and memory skills Emotional - learning to understand feelings about ourselves and others Social
- involves forming relationships and learning how to be self - sufficient