You may find that your preschooler is changing rapidly, emotionally, socially, and physically. Here is some information about their physical growth, and the importance of physical activity for young children.
Children's physical growth during this time period can be rapid, and of course, they are constantly on the move! This is one of the reasons our class spends so much time in movement activities and outdoor games. This helps them improve their gross motor skills, which are those connected to movements such as kicking, throwing, and running. Their coordination is improving as the years go by, though they are still a little clumsy! Exercise is important for reasons aside from gross motor skills. It helps to build their muscles, and keeps them at a healthy weight.
However, preschoolers are not yet physically ready for a youth sports program, nor are they emotionally ready to understand competition. They should be encouraged to move, just to move!
Children can grow several inches between the ages of two and five, though all children are different. One consequence of this rapid growth is that a child has to adjust to their new body quickly. They may still insist that they can fit into a certain space, or still wear their old clothes.
All of their baby teeth have grown in by around the age of three. Their eyesight is developing as well, so they enjoy arts and crafts, as well as puzzles, though they still need large print.
Caregivers and teachers can also provide many opportunities for children to develop their fine motor skills, which are associated with activities such as writing and drawing. These opportunities can include activities such as sorting small objects, painting, and stringing (large) beads onto string.
I hope you find this information helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Reference:
Children's physical growth during this time period can be rapid, and of course, they are constantly on the move! This is one of the reasons our class spends so much time in movement activities and outdoor games. This helps them improve their gross motor skills, which are those connected to movements such as kicking, throwing, and running. Their coordination is improving as the years go by, though they are still a little clumsy! Exercise is important for reasons aside from gross motor skills. It helps to build their muscles, and keeps them at a healthy weight.
However, preschoolers are not yet physically ready for a youth sports program, nor are they emotionally ready to understand competition. They should be encouraged to move, just to move!
Children can grow several inches between the ages of two and five, though all children are different. One consequence of this rapid growth is that a child has to adjust to their new body quickly. They may still insist that they can fit into a certain space, or still wear their old clothes.
All of their baby teeth have grown in by around the age of three. Their eyesight is developing as well, so they enjoy arts and crafts, as well as puzzles, though they still need large print.
Caregivers and teachers can also provide many opportunities for children to develop their fine motor skills, which are associated with activities such as writing and drawing. These opportunities can include activities such as sorting small objects, painting, and stringing (large) beads onto string.
I hope you find this information helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Reference:
Tomlinson, H., & Hyson, M. (2008). Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the Preschool Years - Ages 3-5: An Overview. In C. Copple, & S. Bredekamp, Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs (pp. 111-148). Washington, DC: NAEYC.
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