Development in the First Two Years
Create an expository essay explaining how the rate of development in the first two years can be influenced by biological and environmental factors, and provide safety measures that parents can take during these first two years.
Development changes rapidly in the first two years of life. Rates of development can vary due to a variety of factors. The factors that influence this development can include biological and environmental factors. Along with these developmental changes, safety is a critical issue.
Your essay should include each of the following:
– Introduction
Provide an explanation of how development in the first two years changes rapidly and how this rate of development can vary in children due to environmental and biological factors. Due to this rapid change, address how safety should be a priority for parents.
– First paragraph
Discuss at least three specific examples of how biological factors influence development.
– Second paragraph
Discuss at least three specific examples of how environmental factors influence development.
– Third paragraph
Discuss at least three developmental and environmental factors associated with the safety of young children.
– Fourth paragraph
Identify two to four safety measures that parents should be aware of for each developmental stage (infants and toddlers).
– Conclusion
Explain how, as an early childhood provider, you would share with parents about these factors that can impact development rates in the first two years and these safety suggestions.
Writing Requirements and Assignment Guidelines:
Your assignment should be a 2-3 page expository essay, not including the Title and Reference pages, and should include the following elements:
Title page: Provide your name, title of the assignment, course and unit number, and date
Body: Using the template, provide answers to the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs
The assignment must be written in Standard English and demonstrate superior organization, including a highly developed viewpoint and purpose. The communication of your thoughts must be highly ordered, logical, and unified, displaying exceptional content, organization, style, and mechanics (including the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure).
Reference Page: Sources in proper APA format
Use Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced
Use APA formatting and citation style
