Pre-schooler's Physical Development

This was my classmate's ppt presentation during their report.

1. Preschoolers’ Physical Development 1 of 12 Module 15 Pre- Schoolers Physical Development Cayabyab , Blessed Art B. Pavia, Roxanie Lira V.

2. 2 of 12 Module 15 Pre- Schoolers Physical Development Cayabyab , Blessed Art B. Pavia, Roxanie Lira V. The pre- school years is also known as “the years before formal schooling begins. It covers 3-5 years old. At this stage, the child achieves several milestones in life which also serve as basic foundation of learning and development.

3. 3 of 12 Module 15 Pre- Schoolers Physical Development Cayabyab , Blessed Art B. Pavia, Roxanie Lira V. Significant Changes in Physical Growth At this stage, pre- schoolers move, from the remaining baby- like features, toward a more slender appearance of a child. The child of about this age has its center of gravity at the lower level, right at the belly button, which makes it easier for them to balance themselves.

4. 4 of 12 Module 15 Pre- Schoolers Physical Development Cayabyab , Blessed Art B. Pavia, Roxanie Lira V. At this stage of around 5- 6 years, it is the best time to learn skills which requires balance such as biking and skating.

5. 5 of 12 Module 15 Pre- Schoolers Physical Development Cayabyab , Blessed Art B. Pavia, Roxanie Lira V. Gross and Fine Motor Development Gross Motor Development refers to acquiring skills that involve the large muscles. It is divided into three category: Locomotor Non- Locomotor Manipulative Skills

6. 6 of 12 Module 15 Pre- Schoolers Physical Development Cayabyab , Blessed Art B. Pavia, Roxanie Lira V. Locomotor These are skills which involve going from one place to another like walking, running, climbing, skipping, hopping, creeping, galloping and dodging.

7. Non- Locomotor These are the skills wherein the child stays in place like bending, stretching, turning and swaying. 7 of 12 Module 15 Pre- Schoolers Physical Development Cayabyab , Blessed Art B. Pavia, Roxanie Lira V.

8. Manipulative Skills These skills involve projecting and receiving objects like throwing, bouncing, catching and dribbling. 8 of 12 Module 15 Pre- Schoolers Physical Development Cayabyab , Blessed Art B. Pavia, Roxanie Lira V.

9. 9 of 12 Module 15 Pre- Schoolers Physical Development Cayabyab , Blessed Art B. Pavia, Roxanie Lira V. Fine Motor Development refers to acquiring the ability to use the smaller muscles in the arms, hands and fingers purposefully .

10. 10 of 12 Module 15 Pre- Schoolers Physical Development Cayabyab , Blessed Art B. Pavia, Roxanie Lira V. Preschoolers’ Artistic Development At the heart of the preschool years is their interest to draw and to make other forms of artistic expression.

11. 11 of 12 Module 15 Pre- Schoolers Physical Development Cayabyab , Blessed Art B. Pavia, Roxanie Lira V. Preschoolers’ Nutrition and Sleep The preschoolers’nutritional status is the result of what nutrients he or she actually takes in checked against the nutritional requirement for his or her age. Obviously having too much and too little of something both have negative effects.

12. 12 of 12 Module 15 Pre- Schoolers Physical Development Cayabyab , Blessed Art B. Pavia, Roxanie Lira V. It is important for preschoolers’ to get sufficient amount of rest and sleep. They benefit from about 10- 12 hours of sleep each day.