Blue Ridge High – Child Development 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Child Development 1 approaches the study of human growth and development from conception through age five. Within Child Development 1, the care and guidance of young children relative to the physical, social, emotional and mental developmental tasks are stressed. Efforts are made to incorporate guided observation and participation with young children and their parents in order to promote personal confidence in responding to young children. Competencies gained will prepare student to assume parental role and/or career involving the care and nurturing of the young.