Physical Development
Which type of motor skills uses small muscles like the hands and fingers.
Fine motor skills
Name a language developmental milestone for preschoolers age 3-4
− using basic grammar rules, but having some mistakes especially with plurals, like “gooses” instead of “geese”
− speaking well enough to be understood by strangers − understanding location words like “in”, “on”, “behind”, etc.
− telling their name and the names of common objects − asking “why” to get more information
3-5
At what age do children tend to start lying.
4-5
What is a physical need for preschoolers?
- playing active outside games
− stretching and moving
Name a physical Developmental milestone for preschoolers involving Gross motor skills aged 3-4.
• running and walking without tripping over their own feet
• jumping, hopping and standing on one foot
• walking backwards
• kicking and throwing a small ball
• catching small objects
• climbing
• starting to be able to pedal a bike
Name a Cognitive milestone for preschoolers aged 3-4
− following simple three-step instructions
− naming colors
− counting to ten
− counting and grouping objects
− remembering and retelling stories
Developmental Milestone
Are the behaviors or skills seen in preschoolers as they grow or develop
Name a social/emotional milestone for preschoolers age 3-4
− showing a variety of emotions
− playing “real life” with toys like play houses
− taking turns while playing
− showing concern for others
− being interested but hesitant about trying new things or going
new places
− starting to play and interact with other children rather than just
playing next to each other
− starting to find ways to solve arguments or disagreements
What is an example of a social need for preschoolers
− interaction with other children
− conversing with family members
− encourage sharing
Name a physical Developmental milestone for preschoolers involving Fine motor skills aged 3-4.
• drawing a circle
• playing with toys with small moving parts and buttons
• turning the pages of a book
• building large towers of blocks
• being able to work door handles
• twisting on bottle tops
Name a cognitive milestone for preschoolers age 4-5
− understanding the difference between pretend and real-life
− understanding pictures and symbols stand for real things
− starting to think in logical steps
− putting items in order from biggest to smallest
− sticking with an activity for 10 to 15 minutes
Developmental Delay
Are instances in which a child is continually behind in obtaining skills other children of a similar age have learned
Name a social/emotional milestone for preschoolers age 4-5
− beginning to tell small lies to get out of trouble
− doing or saying things to see what the reaction will be; testing
limits
− enjoying telling silly jokes
− starting to act bossy and tattling
− sharing with others
− cooperating to be helpful
− taking turns more easily
What is an example of an emotional need for preschoolers?
− understanding communications
− receiving undivided attention
− participating within a structured environment
− giving and receiving love and comfort
Name a physical developmental milestone involving GROSS motor skills for preschoolers age 4-5
• having more coordination and controlling their bodies more easily
• doing somersaults, skipping and trotting
• getting dressed with minimal help
• throwing and bouncing a ball
• jumping over objects
• climbing ladders on playgrounds
• pedaling and steering a bike
What does cognitive mean?
the mental processes involved in acquiring, storing, and using knowledge, including memory, attention, perception, language, and problem-solving
Developmental Disabilities
developmental disabilities are issues where a child does not
outgrow or catch up, though progress can be made
Name a social/emotional milestone for preschoolers age 4-5
− beginning to tell small lies to get out of trouble
− doing or saying things to see what the reaction will be; testing
limits
− enjoying telling silly jokes
− starting to act bossy and tattling
− sharing with others
− cooperating to be helpful
− taking turns more easily
What is an intellectual need for preschoolers?
− having time to be creative
− participating in storytelling
− asking open ended questions
− manipulating objects with different textures
Name a physical developmental milestone involving FINE motor skills for ages 4-5
• drawing or copying basic shapes
• writing some letters
• beginning to be able to use scissors
• stringing beads
• pinching and shaping play-dough into recognizable shapes
Name a language milestone for preschoolers age 4-5
− arguing, even though the argument may not be logical
− making up stories
− asking what unfamiliar words mean
− changing speech patterns depending on who the child is speaking
to
− following simple, unrelated directions
− singing silly songs
− making up funny words
− starting to rhyme words
What is an example of a self care skill needed before entering kindergarten
− using the restroom independently
− washing their hands independently
− dressing themselves
Name an activity that would help with social/emotional development.
role-playing with puppets to practice empathy, mirror play for identifying emotions, collaborative building projects, and reading stories that focus on feelings
What are the categories for developmental needs?
− physical
− social
− emotional
− intellectual