Developing Motor Skills
Average Height & Weight
Key Terms
Weight Problems
Teaching Self-Care Skills
100
Laces shoes, dresses& undresses self, cuts on line with scissors
What is age four small motor skills?
100
40.7 inches
What is age four height?
100
Set of 32 teeth that will be naturally replaced
What is permanent teeth?
100
Not getting the key nutrients needed through food
What is poor nutrition?
100
Setting up and maintaining hygiene routines helps children accept tastes & behaviors
What is washing & bathing?
200
Ties shoelaces, draws recognizable person, skillfully picks up very small items, buttons, snaps, & zips clothing
What is age five small motor skills?
200
43.5 inches
What is age five height?
200
A chemical that strengthens the outer coating of teeth
What is fluoride?
200
Children may look chunky or slim & be healthy
What is normal during this age span?
200
Tooth decay is a real concern at this age since permanent teeth are appearing
What is brushing teeth?
300
Builds block towers to shoulder height, cuts, pastes, molds & colors, writes entire words
What is age six small motor skills?
300
46.0 inches
What is age six height?
300
A feeling of belonging
What is group identification?
300
An underweight child who is not eating enough food to supply his or her energy needs
What is result from long-term eating habits?
300
Comfort, durability, and economy remain the guidelines
What is dressing and choosing clothes?
400
Gallops & hops, jumps forward as well as in place, throws overhand with body control
What is age four large motor skills?
400
40.5 pounds
What is age five weight?
400
Thin plastic coatings that prevent plague from development
What is sealants?
400
Poor food choices
What is obvious cause of weight problems?
400
Fold and hang up clothes & put dirty items in the appropriate place
What is caring for clothes?
500
Stands, balances, & tiptoes for short period & skips alternating feet
What is age five large motor skills?
500
45.0
What is age six weight?
500
Ability to use both hands with equal
What is ambidextrous?
500
Can help determine what eating and changes are needed
What is doctor or dietitian?
500
Keeping themselves clean, dressing themselves, and beginning to care for their clothes
What is teaching self-care?
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