Understanding How Children Grow, Learn & Develop
4-Hour Professional Seminar | $149 per student
The Introduction to Child Development Seminar provides a practical foundation for understanding how children grow and develop across the early years. Participants will explore the major areas of child development and learn how developmental milestones, relationships, environment, communication, and individual differences can influence a child’s learning and behaviour.
This seminar is designed for educators, childcare professionals, teachers, support workers, therapists, students, and professionals working with children and families.
What You Will Learn
- Physical Development — Understanding motor development, coordination, sensory experiences, and age-related physical milestones.
- Cognitive Development — How children develop thinking, problem-solving, attention, memory, and learning skills.
- Language & Communication — Understanding communication development, early language skills, and factors that may affect communication.
- Social & Emotional Development — Exploring attachment, emotional regulation, relationships, social skills, and self-awareness.
- Behaviour & Development — Understanding behaviour as a form of communication and recognizing developmental influences on behaviour.
- Developmental Milestones — Identifying typical developmental patterns and recognizing when additional support or observation may be appropriate.
- Individual Differences — Understanding why children develop at different rates and the importance of a child-centred approach.
- Supporting Development — Practical strategies for creating environments that encourage learning, communication, independence, and emotional growth.
Seminar Details
Duration: 4 hours
Investment: $400 per participant
Format: Professional seminar / workshop
Audience: Educators, teachers, childcare professionals, therapists, support workers, students, and professionals working with children.
Why Attend?
This seminar gives participants a stronger understanding of how children develop and how adults can support that development. Rather than focusing only on milestones, the seminar connects developmental theory with practical strategies that can be used in educational, therapeutic, childcare, and family settings.
Build Your Understanding. Strengthen Your Practice.
Gain practical knowledge that can help you better understand the children you work with and create more supportive developmental environments.