Chapter 11

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Physical Development from Three to Six

• Chapter 1114 Developing Child

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Toddlers to Preschoolers
-Physical growth slows after one -Physical
skills improve dramatically from one to
four toddlers- children who walk
unsteadily preschoolers- three to five year
olds -three year olds walk steadily also jump,
hop, and run
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Physical Growth Development from 3-6
Height and Weight -average ½ lb per month
(1-3) -average yearly 21/2 to 3 (4-6) -gain
about 4 to 5 pounds (4-6) -boys often slightly
taller and heavier (4-6)
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Proportion and Posture three-spine has
straightened still have baby fat between fourth
and seventh birthday - body becomes straighter
and slimmer - protruding abdomen flattens -
shoulders widen more erect - chest broadens and
flattens - neck becomes longer - legs lengthen
rapidly growing straighter and firmer - balance
and coordination improve- hold arms nearer body
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Teeth -all twenty permanent teeth emerge by
early in third year permanent teeth- set of 32
teeth that will not be naturally replaced -
first molars are the first permanent teeth to
come in at about six - primary teeth lost in
order they came in
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Thumb sucking - to comfort or handle tension -
ignore -excessive or continuous check with
dentist for teeth alteration or jaw shape change
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Motor Skills - 3 patterns 1. Head to foot 2.
Near to far 3. Simple to complex large motor
skills- involve use and control of the large
muscles of back, legs, shoulders, and arms
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small motor skills- depend on the use and
control of the finer muscles of the wrists,
fingers, and ankles developmentally appropriate-
tasks are suitable for the child given his or her
age and interests dexterity- skillful use of the
hands and fingers
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-large and small motor skills improve
significantly -very energetic- usually physical
activities -four- throw and catch -five-
improved speed and coordination in all activities
-six- movements smooth Hand Preference-about
5 ambidextrous- able to use both hands with
equal skill
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Research Assignment
Compile physical activities for large and
fine motor skills based on a theme or concept
You must have a total of 12. Two for each age
3,4,5 Two for each motor skill large and fine
For each activity you must have 1. Name of
activity 2. Motor skill for 3. Age for 4.
Materials needed list 5. Step-by-step preschool
directions 6. Reference your source