Preschoolers' Physical Development

Presented by: Reynaldo Montes

Big Ideas about the
Physical Development of
Preschoolers

Changes Gross & Motor Skills Artistic Ability

There are significant The preschoolers' physical Preschoolers can
changes in physical development is marked by express themselves
growth of preschoolers. the acquisition of gross and artistically at a ery early
fine motor skills. age.

Nutrition & Roles of Caregivers Special Needs

Sleepand the
Proper nutrition
right amount of sleep are
very important for the
preschoolers.
Caregivers and teachers Preschoolers with special
can do a lot in needs in inclusive classrooms
maximizing the growth. can thrive well with the
appropriate adaptations.
 Significant ★ At age 3
Changes in At around 3 years of age, preschoolers move
toward a more slender appearance of a child.

Physical ★ Center of Gravity

The center of gravity of preschoolers is
located near their belly button.

Growth ★ At age 5-6

The best time to begin learning skills that
require balance is at the age of 5 to 6.

★ Hygiene
The preschooler years are a time to instill
habits of good dental hygiene.
Gross motor development refers to acquiring
skills that involve the large muscles.
3 Categories of Gross Motor Skills

Non-
Locomotor Manipulative Skills
locomotor
Locomotor skills Non-locomotor Manipulative skills
are those that skills are those are those that
involve going from where the child involve projecting
one place to stays in place. and receiving
another. objects.
refers to acquiring the
ability to use the
smaller muscles in the
arm, hands and fingers
purposefully.

Fine Skills involve

picking, squeezing,
pounding,
Moto and opening things,
holding and using a

r writing implement.
Scribbling
stage

• begin
with
large
zig-zag
lines,
• become
circular
marking
s,
• discrete
shapes
are
drawn
Preschemat
ic stage

• recognizable
• give the
same names
to their
drawings
several
times
• usually
comprise of
a prominent
head with
basic
elements
• arms, legs,
hands and
even facial
features are
included
Schemati
c stage
• more
elaborate
scenes are
depicted
• drawings
come from
experience
and
exposure
• may
include
houses,
trees, the
sun and
sky and
people
Nutrition & Sleep
Preschoolers' Nutrition & Sleep

Preschoolers benefit from

about 10-12 hours of sleep
The kind of nutrition a
each day.
preschoolers get has far-
reaching effect on their
growth and development.
During sleep, especially in
the rapid eye movement
The celebration of nutrition,
(REM) stage, growth
every July is aimed at
hormones are released.
advocating for proper
nutrition.
 The Roles
of Caregivers
in the Growth
and Development
of the Preschooler
 Roles of Caregivers

Teach and
Educate
Your Child
Protect
Your
Children
Provide an
Optimal
Take Care Environmen
of the t
Biological
Needs of
Children
 The Roles of Caregivers

Discipline
Take Care Gently
of the
Social
Support Emotional
and Skills
Motivate
Provide the Child
Guidance,
Direction,
Assistance
and Help
Preschoolers with Special Needs
How can they thrive?
★ See the child as a child first
★ Reexamine your beliefs and knowledge
Tap into the expertise of special
★ education professionals
★ Make simple changes
★ Determine where individual children
need more support