Birth to three matters?

Question

can anyone give me a idea of what birth to three matters is, how its used in a childcare setting and how it can benifit the adults aswell as the children. thanks

Answer 1

Birth to three matters is a developmental framework  used to provide support and guidance for anyone working with children between the age birth to 36 months(3yrs).

The framework is divided into four age groups

*heads up, lookers & communicators (0-8mths)

*sitters, standers & explorers (8-18mths)

*movers, shakers & players (18-24mths)

*walkers,talkers &pretenders (24-36mths)

As you can see the titles of the age groups are an indication of the stage of development the child is at and what is age appropriate for them for : example no one would exspect a 0-8mths old to walk etc.

The framework is then subdivided into four aspects.

* A Strong child

* A Skillful communicator

* A Competent learner

* A Healthy child

these are them split again, each into four catogories. it is quiet indepth to explain but basically its a developmental framwork. if this does not help post another question and I'll answer again tomorrow.

Answer 2

for information go to:

www.parentsasteachers.org