How to you ensure that children develop at widely different rates, but in broadly the same sequence?

Question

reception class

4-5 years

Answer 1

You don't do anything beyond provide a well rounded program that offers a variety of activities. That is how child development works naturally. Just be aware of those children who seem to be having more than the usual difficulty with any area.

Answer 2

Ensure activities provided are easily adapted to all the childrens needs, for instance for a number activity some children wil be able to count to 10 and others from 1- 10 in some way so the activity must be inclusive of all their abilities. This also ensures each child progresss at their own rate as the extension activities are available.