Early Childhood Development

Early childhood is a time of rapid growth and development, both physically and mentally. Children develop important language, cognitive, and social skills during this period.

A child's vocabulary expands from approximately 50 words at age 2 to over 2000 words at age 6.

Synaptic pruning is the process by which the brain eliminates unused or unnecessary connections between neurons, allowing for more efficient neural functioning.

<p>Children in early childhood are learning about language, problem-solving, and social skills, as well as developing their self-concept.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>During early childhood, children experience rapid physical growth, increasing cognitive abilities, and the development of social skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers