Allyson Andrews
E03 Curriculum Development
Assignment 4
Three Year Olds:
Aim: To comprehend the importance of family in a 3-year old child
Procedure/ Activity: Children of 3 years of age are instructed to prepare a family tree with
the brief description of the roles of each member of the family and are directed to discuss the
same within their peer groups.
Learning is often referred to as a change in the behaviour of an individual as a
consequence of experience or practice. Family plays a pivotal role in the overall development
(physical, social, economic, emotional, psychological or cognitive) of a child as the learning
begins at the family strata-the first centre of exposure for an infant. He learns to act, speaks or
walks under the guidance of the parents. His first language of expression is his native
linguistics or the mother tongue learnt from the parents. A child learns about the etiquettes,
self-esteem, morals, and ethics from his family. He adjudges and learns to differentiate
between the right and the wrong actions or thoughts within his habitation or the niche.
Parents have the direct perpetual influence on the children that cannot be eradicated
from their minds at any stage of life. They act as the role models for their children-formulate
their dreams and aspirations. A child is emotionally attached to his family as illustrated in
case of a toddler imitating the behaviour of his parents or elder siblings. The girl child tries to
dress or does make up like her mother, while the boy tries to groom himself or behaves like
his father-governs and builds up the character of the child. They merely act as the backbone
of the child supporting him financially, psychologically, emotionally as well as morally. The
child develops the ability to combat stress and learns to solve the problems of his life on his
own.
Allyson Andrews
E03 Curriculum Development
Assignment 4
Various studies have demonstrated that the family education strengthens the cognitive
abilities and social skills of a child-a pre-requisite for success in later life. The child gains
insight, exhibits positive attributes and demonstrate self-confidence, as well as feels more
secured and comfortable, even in new settings or environments. It prepares the child for the
academic challenges. Parents also inculcate the habit of money management in the child as he
values the money, saves as much as possible and tries to spend it judiciously. The child learns
to do activities within the specified time frame and leads a disciplinarian life.
This activity primarily acts as the brainstorming process for the child as he intrigues
and acknowledges the values of each member of the family. It strengthens the bond between
