Module-15.pptx preschoolers physical development

preschoolers physical develoment module 15

1. Module 15 Preschoolers’ Physical Development

2. Learning outcome At the end of this module, you should be able to: describe preschool children’s physical growth Identify the different gross and fine motor skills. Draw implications of these concepts on physical development on teaching preschoolers

3. The pre-school age also known as “the years before formal schooling begins” is very important as it lays foundation to later development, it roughly covers 3-5 years of age. introduction

4. Significant changes in physical growth

5. Significant changes In physical growth Physical growth increases in the preschool years, although it is much more slower in pace than in infancy and toddlerhood. At around 3 years of age, preschoolers move, from the remaining baby-like features of the toddler toward a more slender appearance of a child . The trunk, arms and legs become longer.

6. Significant changes in physical growth Center of gravity of toddler Toddlers have their center of gravity at a high level, about the chest level. This is why they have difficulty doing sudden movements without falling down Center of gravity of a preschooler Preschoolers have their center of gravity at a lower level, right about near the belly button. This gives them more ability to be stable and balanced than toddlers.

7. Significant changes in physical growth By the time the child reaches three years old, all primary or deciduous, or what are also called “baby or milk” teeth are already in place. The permanent teeth which will begin to come out by the age of six are also developing

8. Gross and fine motor development Gross motor development refers to acquiring skills that involve the large muscles

9. 3 categories of gross motor skills LOCOMOTOR- are those that involve going from one place to another. Examples: running, walking, climbing, skipping, galloping and dodging NON-LOCOMOTOR- ones are those where the child stays in place. Examples: bending, stretching, turning and swaying MANIPULATIVE SKILLS- are those that involve projecting and receiving objects. Examples: throwing, striking, bouncing, catching and dribbling

10. Preschoolers are generally physically active. Level of activity is highest around three and becomes a little less as a preschooler gets older. Preschooler should be provided with a variety of appropriate activities which will allow them to use their large muscles. Regular physical activity helps preschoolers build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints, control weight and build lean muscles, reduce feelings of depression and anxiety and increase capacity of learning.

11. Fine motor development Fine motor development refers to acquiring the ability to use smaller muscles in the arm, hands and fingers purposefully

12. By the end of the preschool years most children manage to hold a pencil with their thumb and fingers , draw pictures, write letters, use scrissors , do stringing and threading activities. They can also do self help skills like eating and dressing up independently

13. 3 stages of drawing by viktor lowenfeld Scribbling stage- this stage begins with large zigzag lines which later becomes circular markings. Preschematic stage- children at this age tend to give the same names to their drawings several times Schematic stage- children usually draw from experience and exposure.