Golden Period of Development
The Golden Period of Child Development refers to the early years of a child’s life, typically from birth to around 3 years old. This stage is considered crucial because the brain is developing at an extraordinary rate, forming neural connections that shape cognitive, emotional, social, and physical abilities.
Key Aspects of the Golden Period
- Rapid Brain Growth: By age 3, a child’s brain reaches about 80-90% of its adult size. Neural connections form at an accelerated pace, influenced by experiences and interactions.
- Language and Communication Development: This is the most sensitive period for language acquisition. Exposure to rich vocabulary, multiple languages, and active conversation significantly enhances verbal skills.
- Cognitive and Critical Thinking Skills: Early exposure to problem-solving, memory exercises, and numeracy skills helps lay a strong foundation for academic success.
- Emotional and Social Development: Children learn empathy, self-regulation, and how to interact with others through parental guidance, play, and early social interactions.
- Sensory and Motor Skills: Fine and gross motor skills develop rapidly through physical activity, play, and hands-on learning.
- Right Brain Development: The early years are when intuitive, creative, and photographic memory skills are at their peak. Methods like flashcards, memory games, and multisensory learning can enhance whole-brain development.
Why It Matters?
The experiences and stimuli a child receives during the Golden Period play a crucial role in shaping their lifelong learning ability, emotional intelligence, and overall cognitive potential. Maximising this period with quality interactions, learning experiences, and brain-training activities can lead to profound benefits in later life.
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Birth to Three Years
Scientific research highlights the period from birth to three years as the ‘Golden Period’ of child development. This phase is known for its significance in shaping a child’s cognitive abilities. The result effectively lays the groundwork for advanced cognitive potential later in life. This period therefore establishes genius-like abilities during the early years.
Sensitive Period
In tandem with the ‘Golden Period,’ our curriculum is attuned to the concept of the ‘Sensitive Period.’ This term, introduced by child development experts, underscores specific periods in a child’s life. During these periods, children are exceptionally receptive to particular types of learning experiences. We align our activities with both the sensitive and Golden periods. Therefore, we ensure that your child receives precisely tailored stimulation that optimises their developmental journey.
Child Development
The Shichida Method, firmly grounded in scientific research of child development, employs a range of researched teaching methods. These include sensory play, and a variety of brain-boosting activities and games, ranging from high-speed flashcards to creative and critical thinking exercises. We also use memory-enhancement activities and focus on developing fine motor skill.
Golden Age Development
Prioritising the ‘Golden Period’ is very important. It presents a crucial window of opportunity when a child’s brain is receptive to learning and development. With over sixty five years of research backing our approach, the Shichida method is therefore uniquely equipped to leverage this critical phase effectively.
Golden Period of Child Development
By enrolling your child in the Shichida early learning program, you are unlocking their full potential during this vital developmental stage. Together, we will harness the ‘Golden Period’ to optimise their cognitive growth, nurturing creativity, curiosity, a strong memory, and a future of academic success.
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