Complete the following exercise applying theory and research about child development to everyday practices that support cognitive development.

1. Research tells us: Staff members need to have knowledge of age-related child development and learning. What can I do to support the research?
    
2. Research tells us: Staff members need to have knowledge about individual children and youth. What can I do to support the research?
    
3. Research tells us: Staff members need to know about the social and environmental contexts in which children and youth live. What can I do to support the research?
    
4. Research tells us: Children and youth learn best when they have supportive and responsive relationships with caregivers. What can I do to support the research?