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Lesson 3

Preparation

Childhood

Early childhood experiences could have
influence on later life. It plays a vital role in the

formation of personality. This stage begins at
approximately the end of the second year of life,
and extends to the time when the child becomes
sexually mature. The first few years is marked by
curiosity. Children are highly motivated to explore
their environment. They experience getting hurt such as falling or being hit by
other people. These life events provide opportunity for emotional and physical
development. Then, a sense of being independent starts when they reach
the school age. They meet different people such as their classmates and

playmates. Being introduced to a variety of personalities, they learn many
things which mold them emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially.

Grammar

*Adverbs - are words that modify verbs, adjectives and / or another adverb.
They typically express some relation of place, time, manner, and condition
and they usually ends in –ly.
Example: Keywords
►Sexually (adverb) mature (adjective) Vital / approximately /

variety / extends
Questions

1. Share you fond memories of childhood.
2. What were the common games you played in your childhood?
3. Are there any differences between the childhood of kids today and
during your time? Cite some differences.
4. What are the values needed to be taught to children?
5. If you’re a parent, how would you raise your kid?

Vocabulary & Expressions
Sample Answers Sexually mature - age when a person
is capable of reproducing offspring
1. I remember playing a lot of street games. Curiosity - a desire or interest to know
2. Jumping rope and role playing using Barbie Marked by - shows; displays
dolls were the games we usually played.
3. Yes. Children nowadays spend their childhood playing computer games.
Unlike in our time, we did a lot of outdoor activities that help us developed
our social skills.
4. The value of respect, discipline and compassions are values we need to
teach our children.
5. I would raise my kid by installing into him good values.

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