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Activity 1 Educ 100 DFHDFHD
Activity 1 Educ 100 DFHDFHD
Direction: Research on the recommended food guide for preschoolers or young children. Interview a
mother about what her preschooler eats in a week. Write down the types of food and compare it with the
recommended food guide.
“WHAT A PRESCHOOLER EATS IN A WEEK”
Interviewed Mother:
Starchy foods
o Noodles
o Pasta
o Rice
Fishes
Fruits
Vegetables
Snacks
Drinks (milk or water)
Amber choices
o Crackers
Red choices (occasionally or in small amounts only)
o Cakes
o Chocolate
o Ice cream
o Crisps
o Sweets
Added sugars: The goal should always be as little added sugars as possible.
Surf the net. Make a collection of gross motor and fine motor activities for preschoolers that caregivers
and teachers can use to support their development.
Gross Motor Activities Fine Motor Activities
Jumps using both feet simultaneously Stacks a block tower nine blocks high
Runs very stiffly on toes Turns doorknobs
Walks upstairs without a banister Washes hands independently
Rides tricycle using pedals, unassisted by Zips and unzips large zippers
an adult Manipulates clay or play dough
Runs without falling Folds a piece of paper in half
Throws a ball to an adult standing 5 feet Draws a circle after being shown an
away example
Catches a ball with arms and body Fastens and unfastens large buttons
Runs smoothly with changes in speed Gets dressed and undressed without help
Walks upstairs by alternating feet Touches the tip of each finger to the
Catches a ball with two hands thumb
Hops on one foot Uses a fork correctly
Performs jumping jacks and toe touches Cuts out a circle
Walks up and down the stairs while Copies a triangle shape
carrying objects Grasps a pencil correctly
Ties shoelaces