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Physical Development4-6 years
Discussion
Are playgrounds safe?? Why/Why not?
Playgrounds
National Playground Safety Institute:Top 5Hard surfacesInadequate space to fall safelyProtruding equipmentOpenings in which heads can be trappedInadequate space between equipment
Looking at Pictures
Look through the pictures in Unit 4 (1-3 years) and Unit 5 (4-6 years)
What do you notice about the differences in their physical development?
Height and Weight
• Slightly slower than 1-3 years• Average yearly increase: 2 ½ - 3 inches• 4-5 lbs per year• Boys slightly taller and heavier than girls
Chart on 437
Proportion and Posture
• Straight and slimmer between 4th-7th birthday• Protruding abdomen flattens• Shoulder widen• Chest flattens• Neck longer• Legs lengthen• Balance and coordination improve• Hold arms nearer to body when walk/run
Teeth
How does their smile look between 4-6?
Primary teeth or replaced with permanent teeth Set of 32 Generally, primary lost in same order they came in.
Molars are first to appear: helps keep other teeth in position
Toothless Smiles
Thumb Sucking
• Comfort themselves/handle tension• Ignore it • Stop on their own• Excessive? Check with dentist• Problem if position of permanent teeth or jaw
is being altered
Motor Skills
• Improve drastically• Timing of development varies• 4-6 year old are very energetic• Favorite activities physical• Need practice
• Page 440-441
Hand Preference
• Consistently use one hand by age 5• Few are ambidextrous• Do not know how hand preference develops• Heredity??• Parents influence??
14-2
Feeding
• Need nutritious foods to supply energy• Serving sizes smaller• Minimum servings in each group• 5-6 small meals/snacks a day
Poor Nutrition
• Many causes…. List some.
Poor Nutrition
• Caregivers don’t understand the need for it• Poor examples as caregivers• Children allowed to choose own food• Negative effects:– Less resistance to colds/illnesses– Limited growth– Difficulty learning
Weight Problems
• Check with doctor before deciding if child is overweight or underweight
• Extra calories stored as fat• Poor food choices
Teaching Nutrition
At home:Involve children: how??At school:Use food as a learning toolPutting peanut butter on celery and raisinsBring lunch or buy lunch but thrown away or
tradedPage. 448 (tips)
Self Care
BathingLess interested nowEstablish routine
Brushing TeethTooth decay is a real concernSealants and fluoride toothpastes prevent
cavities
Self Care
DressingDifficulty matchingComfort, durability and economyGroup identification: belonging becomes important
Caring for clothesFold/hang clothesPut clothes awayIncrease sense of responsibility
Self Care
SleepingNo afternoon napsCooperative about going to bedBed wettingToiletingFew accidentsMay be nervous about asking where bathroom
is or concentrating on an activity
Effects of TV
• Page 452
1. What was your favorite tv show?2. How can children benefit?3. What can they learn?4. What are some negative effects of watching
television?