The understanding of the concept of "preschool children" between preschool education and developmental psychology in China is not completely consistent. For example, when translating English materials, many people will refer to "preschool children". Concepts with different connotations and extensions, such as children, young children and early childhood, are all translated into "preschool children".
Children who formally enter the primary school stage are collectively referred to as preschool children. According to the classification of medicine and psychology at home and abroad, people can be divided into the following stages from birth to infancy: birth and newborn: birth-1 month; Infant: 1 month-1 year, equivalent to lactation.
Toddler hood: 1-2 years old; Early childhood: 2-6 years old, equivalent to early childhood. Although this classification is being challenged day by day, especially the classification of infants is still inconclusive. However, these stages are usually called childhood.
Preschool children go to school at the age of three. Children's age can be divided into several different stages, and each stage has different characteristics. Preschool children's intelligence develops very rapidly, their understanding ability is constantly improved, they like to imitate, they are curious, they can express their feelings and ideas well, and they are also well shaped.
Characteristics of preschool children:
1, rapid development: preschool children's physical and intellectual development is very rapid, and their height, weight, vision, hearing and other aspects are constantly developing.
2. Curiosity: Preschool children are curious about everything around them, like to know the world in various ways and are very interested in new things and new knowledge.
3, inattention: preschool children have short attention and it is difficult to stay focused and concentrated for a long time.
4. Rich imagination: Preschool children have rich imagination and can express their imagination through various games and role-playing.