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Important Facts on Children's Physical Development - Coggle Diagram
Important Facts on Children's Physical Development
Prenatal
Prenatal development is the process that occurs during the 40 weeks prior to the birth of a child, and is heavily influenced by genetics.
the process of human development as it relates to physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development.
During prenatal development, environmental factors can significantly affect the development of the child.
Most everything the mother ingests, including food, liquid, and even medication, travels through the placenta to the fetus; anything the mother is exposed to in the environment affects the fetus.
Any form of prenatal stress felt by the mother can have negative effects on various aspects of fetal development; when a mother is under stress, physiological changes occur in the body that could harm the developing fetus
Infant
When healthy babies are born, their internal systems, such as breathing and eating, are developed and functional.
infants will require responsive care from loving adults, proper nutrition, and appropriately stimulating environments to support the best possible physical development.
2 Months
Holds head up with support
Begins to push up when lying on tummy
Makes smoother movements with arms and legs
2 Years
Begins to run
Climbs onto and down from furniture without support
Walks up and down starts while holding on for support
Throws ball overhand
Draws or copies straight lines and circles
Stands on tiptoes
Kicks a ball
9 Months
Crawls
Sits without support
Moves into sitting position with support
Stands, holding on to adult or furniture for support
Pulls to stand
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Physical Development: Ages 6-7
The natural physical development of children at this stage is tied strongly to plenty of playtime and exercise, which means limits must be established for their time in front of a TV or computer.
At this stage, children typically
Refine coordination of large and small muscles
Refine hand-eye coordination
Will be able to draw and write with greater control and precision
Move in time to the beat or rhythm of music
Ride a two-wheel bike
Learn important swimming skills
Have better balance and coordination
Refine the skills of climbing, running, skipping, hopping and tumbling
Learn sports involving good physical contro
This is the age in which motor skills are becoming more refined and children are often introduced to organized sports, with soccer a popular entry option for boys and girls