The developmental point of view maintains that behavior is a function of structure, and that growth is orderly, structured and predictable.

Each child will go through a somewhat predictable cycle of developmental stages. In this respect, each child is like every other child. However, every child has a rate and pattern of growth particular to himself. In this way, each child is different from every other child.

The developmental point of view requires that we view children as total beings. The physical, social, emotional and intellectual aspects of development depend on and support each other. These aspects are not separate and one should not be pushed ahead of the others.

The developmental point of view means appreciating that readiness for any task has its roots in the biological/maturational makeup of the child. We cannot produce, speed up or ignore readiness. When children are ready, and only then, will they walk, talk, read and perform other academic functions.The developmental point of view suggests looking at where children are now, not where we think they should be.