Over time, Rush expects to see teachers not only specialize, but also be able to identify specific developmental needs at the lesson or unit level. (educationnext.org)
Activities in Waldorf early childhood education take into consideration the age - specific developmental needs of young children, from a focus on will - oriented physical activity in the first three years, then on imaginative play in the middle years of early childhood, and later a more cognitive approach to learning after the child enters school. (iaswece.org)
Again, specific developmental needs of early childhood come into play in these instances.» (educationworld.com)