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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | When clumsy and difficult movements become smoother and require less effort |
| Eye-hand coordination | The ability to coordinate sight with movements of the hand |
| Large-muscle development | Development of the trunk, arm and leg muscles |
| Muscle development | lengthening and thickening of muscles |
| Small-muscle development | refers to the development of small muscles |
| How are body proportions different in a two year old v. adult? | Toddlers: -head is 1/5 their height -chest and abdomen are the same size Adult: -head is 1/8 their height -30 month chest becomes larger |
| Fontanel | Gaps between the skull bones (aka soft spots) |
| Why is it important to form healthy habits during toddler years? | It can help shape healthy habits throughout life |
| Three activities that show development of large muscles | Walking. jumping, running |
| Three traits of beginning walkers | -feet are wide apart, giving children a wider base of support -feet turned outward and knees slightly flexed -first steps are often like staggers, and children may often step back or side to side to take irregular steps, lurch forward, and weave |
| How children learn throwing and catching | -1 year they start to throw on purpose -typically throw rigidly -cannot release at the right time -first "catch" when squatting down to pick something up (two years old when they pick something up by bending down) -must be on target to catch |
| Three activities that show development if fine motor skills | -ability to grasp writing tools -hold spoons in their fists -fill and empty containers |
| Five physical development milestones achieved between one and three years old | -takes a step or two without support (12-18 months) -throws ball while sitting (12-18 months) -throws ball while standing (18-24 months) -scribbles (18-24 months) -unscrews lids from jars (24-36 months) |