ABSTRACT

After reading this chapter you should be able to:

Identify the prime areas of development.

Explain attachment theory and the impact this has on emotional well-being.

Identify language skills that 2–3 year-olds develop.

Describe physical development.

Identify the role of the practitioner in supporting the learning and development of children aged 2–3 years.

Explain how the enabling environment can be planned to support children’s holistic development.