Level 1/2 OCR J809 UNIT R059 Course Companion (21 PAGES) For OCR CAMBRIDGE NATIONALS L1/2 CHILD DEVELOPMENT Unit R059: Understand the development of a child from one to five years The aim of this resource is to guide students through the core content of R059, providing them with in-depth information that covers all specification points. This resource aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills that will help them succeed in the course The Course Companion for OCR Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Child Development, Unit R059: Understand the Development of a Child from One to Five Years by Faye Watts is an invaluable resource designed to empower students with comprehensive knowledge of child development fundamentals. Organised systematically according to the OCR specification, this guide explores developmental norms—including physical, intellectual, and social progressions—while emphasising the significance of play as a dynamic vehicle for learning. Each chapter features engaging activities adaptable for various learning platforms, making it practical for classroom and home settings alike. With clearly outlined objectives for planning and observing play activities, the companion not only equips students with theoretical insights but also practical strategies necessary for effective engagement and support of young children’s unique developmental journeys. Ideal for teachers, educators, parents, and aspiring childcare professionals, this course companion lays a strong foundation for understanding and fostering the growth of children during their most formative years. For clarity and ease of use, the content of this course companion matches the order of the specification. The content is structured as follows: Chapter Subtopics Topic area 1: Physical, intellectual and social developmental norms from one to five years 1 1.1 The expected development norms from one to five years Topic area 2: Stages and types of play and how play benefits development 2 2.1 The stages of play 2.2 The types of play 2.3 How play benefits development Topic area 3: Observe the development of a child aged one to five years 3 3.1 Observation and recording Topic area 4: Plan and evaluate play activities for a child aged one to five years for a chosen area of development 4 4.1 Plan and evaluate play activities