Cognitive Development

Cognitive development covers various aspects of a child's growing mind. We recognize and develop the following skills:

 

Problem solving and critical thinking:

• Early Problem Solving: Identifying problems, exploring potential solutions, and trying out different approaches to reach a desired outcome.

• Creative Thinking: Generating new ideas, exploring possibilities, and thinking beyond the obvious.

 

Language Development and Communication:

• Understanding spoken language, following directions, and interpreting information.

• Using words and sentences effectively to communicate needs, ideas, and feelings.

• Acquiring new words and understanding their meaning in different contexts.

• Creating and sharing stories, using appropriate sequencing, and expressing ideas clearly.

 

Memory and Attention:

• Short-term Memory: Recalling recent events and information for short periods.

• Long-term Memory: Storing information and experiences over longer periods.

• Attention Span: Focusing on a task or activity for increasing durations.

 

Sensory Processing and Perception:

• Recognizing and understanding visual information, such as shapes, colors, and spatial relationships.

• Listening attentively, discriminating sounds, and understanding spoken language.

• Exploring and understanding the world through touch and manipulation of objects.

 

Executive Functions:​

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Adjusting to changing circumstances and unexpected challenges.

• Self-Control and Impulse Inhibition: Managing emotions, delaying gratification, and resisting temptations.

 

These are just some of the areas of cognitive development addressed in early learning and development standards for pre-school children.

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