Iona Tutor Primary & Secondary Education Townsville

early child development sets the foundation for lifelong learning, behavior, and health. the experiences children have in early childhood shape the brain and the child’s capacity to learn, to get along with others, and to respond to daily stresses and challenges. providing responsive, nurturing and stimulating experiences establish the wiring of the brain connections. children who are well supported and nurtured physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually will develop a multitude of neural connections that will serve them well throughout their life course. although children’s development follows a sequence, there are many variations within the continuum of development. children develop skills at similar ages and stages, but there are many growth spurts in a child’s development. with these peaks and valleys in growth, some children may reach some developmental milestones earlier than others. every child is different and unique, and the environment in which each child develops i