Valentina Alvarez Tafur: Physical And Cognitive Development

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Valentina Alvarez Tafur is a young girl who has recently turned 5 years’ old in February. She is a very energetic child who loves to color and play with her family. Even though sometimes she tends to hide the rules her parents have she is very obedient. Valentina tends to be very direct about the activities she would like to do when given the opportunity. The observation environment was the house of her grandparents while she interacts with her cousin and uncle. She demonstrates to have physical, emotional and cognitive skills while the observation was in progress. Children at the age of 5 have many scientifically physical and cognitive developments during this stage. First of all, her physical development has improved since she was a baby.

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