Physical DevelopmentPhysical Development3-6 yrs old3-6 yrs old

Small MotorSmall Motor

Large MotorLarge Motor

Height and Weight ChartsHeight and Weight Charts

Red book p.356

Red Book p. 354

Poor Nutrition will:Poor Nutrition will:

Make it difficult to concentrateMake it difficult to concentrate

Increase infectionsIncrease infections

Slow growthSlow growth

Make it hard to make decisionsMake it hard to make decisions

Red book Pages 350 & 437

Motor Skill Development Improves:Motor Skill Development Improves:

Body/Spatial awareness & coordinationBody/Spatial awareness & coordination

Balance: static and dynamicBalance: static and dynamic

Throwing, Catching, JumpingThrowing, Catching, Jumping

Eye-Hand CoordinationEye-Hand Coordination

Ocular TrackingOcular Tracking

Social ContactsSocial Contacts

Rhythmic Expression/Creative MovesRhythmic Expression/Creative Moves

ImaginationImagination

Playing leads to motor skill development, good posture, dexterity

Red book p. 441

Self CareSelf CareBathing: self by 3yr supervised, lower water Bathing: self by 3yr supervised, lower water temp., ~coordinationtemp., ~coordinationBrushing: 18mo.checkup, fluoride strengthens Brushing: 18mo.checkup, fluoride strengthens outside, sealants prevent cavitiesoutside, sealants prevent cavitiesDressing: 3yr take apart put together, dexterity, Dressing: 3yr take apart put together, dexterity, flexibilityflexibilityClothing: durability, comfort, economy, walk 1yr, Clothing: durability, comfort, economy, walk 1yr, put away4-6yrput away4-6yrSleep: 3yr no naps, routine, night lightSleep: 3yr no naps, routine, night lightToilet: 18mo+potty chair, encourage, sincere Toilet: 18mo+potty chair, encourage, sincere praise, training pants, think ahead, accidentspraise, training pants, think ahead, accidentsSafety Gates: p372 stairsSafety Gates: p372 stairsThumbsucking: teeth, stress, don’t force stopThumbsucking: teeth, stress, don’t force stop

Developmental RemindersDevelopmental Reminders

Handedness develops/5yrHandedness develops/5yr

4-6 grow 2.5-3in yr 4-5lbs4-6 grow 2.5-3in yr 4-5lbs

6 yr brain almost size of adult6 yr brain almost size of adult

6yr molars=16yr molars=1stst molars, permanent molars, permanent teeth won’t be replaced, lose bottom teeth won’t be replaced, lose bottom 2 12 1stst

Over or under weight see a Dr.Over or under weight see a Dr.

6 yr start bicycles6 yr start bicycles

HabitsHabits

Temperament set by age 4Temperament set by age 4

Don’t bribe to get resultsDon’t bribe to get results

Bedwetting: occurs more in boys, Bedwetting: occurs more in boys, cause by sickness, decreases by 5cause by sickness, decreases by 5

4yr olds can cut but not write words4yr olds can cut but not write words

Boys a little taller and heavierBoys a little taller and heavier

TV viewing p. 452TV viewing p. 452

HS Name _____________PS Name _______Date 12-10-08 I=introducedHS Name _____________PS Name _______Date 12-10-08 I=introduced P=progressingP=progressing M=masteryM=masteryPhysical Development: Fine Motor Skills Checklist Ht.____Wt.____Physical Development: Fine Motor Skills Checklist Ht.____Wt.____ I P M CommentsI P M Comments1. Places small pegs in pegboard (3)1. Places small pegs in pegboard (3)2.Buttons large buttons (3)2.Buttons large buttons (3)3. Works a 3 or 4 piece puzzle (3)3. Works a 3 or 4 piece puzzle (3)4.Strings beads with ease (3)________________________________________________ 4.Strings beads with ease (3)________________________________________________ 5.Puts together a 5-piece puzzle (4)5.Puts together a 5-piece puzzle (4)6.Works a 12+ piece puzzle(5)___ __________________________________________6.Works a 12+ piece puzzle(5)___ __________________________________________7.Forms a pegboard design picture (4)7.Forms a pegboard design picture (4)8.Forms a variety of pegboard designs (5)______________________________________8.Forms a variety of pegboard designs (5)______________________________________FF mural/BB shapes (own rooms)FF mural/BB shapes (own rooms)9. Cuts with scissors haltingly and pastes (4)9. Cuts with scissors haltingly and pastes (4)10. Draws a recognizable picture with crayons (5)10. Draws a recognizable picture with crayons (5)11. Holds a drawing utensil with whole hand (3)11. Holds a drawing utensil with whole hand (3)12. Cuts and pastes creative design (5)_________________________________________12. Cuts and pastes creative design (5)_________________________________________Cubbies/RecessCubbies/Recess13.Puts coat on unassisted (3)13.Puts coat on unassisted (3)14.Buttons and zips haltingly (4)14.Buttons and zips haltingly (4)15.Buttons, zips, ties shoes (5)15.Buttons, zips, ties shoes (5)16.Puts coat on a hanger or hook (4)__________________________________________16.Puts coat on a hanger or hook (4)__________________________________________PlaydoughPlaydough17.Pounds and rolls dough (4)17.Pounds and rolls dough (4)18.Creates recognizable objects with dough(5)__________________________________18.Creates recognizable objects with dough(5)__________________________________Sink AreaSink Area19.Holds a cup with one hand to drink (4)19.Holds a cup with one hand to drink (4)20.Spreads cracker with peanut butter /pours own liquid(4) _______________________20.Spreads cracker with peanut butter /pours own liquid(4) _______________________21. Builds a tower with nine or ten blocks (3)21. Builds a tower with nine or ten blocks (3)22.Stacks blocks vertically and horizontally (4)22.Stacks blocks vertically and horizontally (4)23.Creates recognizable block structures—ship, castle (4)23.Creates recognizable block structures—ship, castle (4)24. Creates Tinkertoy and block structures (5)__________________________________24. Creates Tinkertoy and block structures (5)__________________________________Reflections of the day:Reflections of the day:

HS Name _____________PS Name _______Date 1-05-09 I=introduced P=progressing M=masteryPhysical Development: Large Motor Skills Checklist I P M CommentsHALL/OUTSIDE1. Catches a ball with both hands against chest (3)2. Throws a ball five feet with accuracy (3)3. Catches and throws a small ball (5)4. Bounces and catches a small ball (5)5. Throws, catches and bounces a large ball (4) _______________________________________________________________________6. Rides a tricycle (3)7. Rides a tricycle around the circle with speed, w/o running in to anyone or anything (4) 8. Stands on one foot and balances briefly (3)9. Balances on one foot 5 seconds (4)10. Walks a straight line forward and backward (4)_________________________________________________ ____________________11. Walks a balance beam (4)12. Walks a balance beam forward and backward (5)13. Hops on both feet several times without assistance (3)14. Hops on one foot (5)15. Skips on either foot (5) ____________________________________________________ __________________16. Runs freely with little stumbling or falling (3)17. Skips rope haltingly (4)18. Skips rope (5)19. Slides down yellow slide (3)20. Hammers with some skill, wearing goggles (5)______________________________ BEST BUDDIES21. Climbs by alternating feet/ holding on to a handrail (3)22. Climbs steps with alternate feet without support (4)23. Descends stairs by alternating feet (5)______________________ _______________ Reflections of the day: