physical development ages 1-3. physical development provides children with the abilities they need...
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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTAGES 1-3
Physical Development
Provides children with the abilities they need to explore and interact with the world around them.
Physical growth: Toddlers are unsteady when first walking Muscles gain strength Children gradually develop coordination Preschoolers are able to run, jump and trot. By
the age of five, most can skip.
Physical Development Chart
(draw chart for your notes)
Proportion
Ages 1-2: Head, chest, and abdomen measure the same
Your turn: How is this different than infants?
Teeth
Healthy Teeth Determined by diet, heredity and care
Provide foods rich in: Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D
1year olds: 8 Teeth 2-3 year olds: 16-20 Teeth
Note: The complete set of primary teeth is in the mouth from the age of 2 ½ to 3 years of age to 6 to 7 years of age. Around 6-7 years of age, primary teeth start to fall out and are replaced by permanent teeth.
MOTOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Motor Development
Physical growth in the ability of children to use their bodies and physical skills
Process by which a child acquires movement patterns and skills
Genetics, size at birth, body build, nutrition, opportunity, and culture can all influence motor and physical development.
Evaluating Areas of Motor Development Muscle Tone
High tone- movement are jerky or disconnected Low tone- movement may be slow and lack strength
Quality of Movements Are movement smooth or do they jerk their limbs? Do they move slow or fast? Does it take effort for them to move around?
Range of Motion Making movements that span the entire length of the
body Making movements from one side of the body to
the other Throwing a ball Passing an object from one hand to the other
Gross (large) Motor Development Skills
Rolling over Crawling Walking Running Jumping
These skills usually involve using the entire body or several parts of the body at one time.
Large or Gross Motor Skills
Use of back, leg, shoulder, arm muscles
Examples: walking, running, jumping, throwing,
kicking, building, climbing
Fine (small) Motor Skills
Improved dexterity: Skilled use of hands, fingers, wrists, and toes
Examples: Holding a crayon, putting together a puzzle,
stacking cups