10 Chapter Physical Development from One to Three Contents Section 10.1 Growth and Development from One to Three Section 10.2 Caring for Children from One to Three

Section 10.1 Growth and Development from One to Three Children ages one to three grow, change, and develop in many ways. Motor skills improve noticeably.

Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary variation toddler proportion preschooler sensory integration developmentally appropriate dexterity variation proportion

Growth from One to Three Children ages one to three years change dramatically both in growth and development. Genes, nutrition, health, and experiences play roles in growth and physical development. 4

Growth from One to Three Children’s skills improve dramatically. Children grow and develop in height, weight, proportion, posture, and teeth. proportion The size relationship between different parts of the body. 5

Development from One to Three General patterns of development include: head to foot. near to far. simple to complex. Senses and sensory integration develops. sensory integration The process by which the brain combines information taken in through the senses to make a whole. 7

Development from One to Three Developmental milestones compare the average abilities of children of different ages. Children require toys that are developmentally appropriate. developmentally appropriate Toys, activities, and tasks that are suitable for a child at a specific age. 8

Development from One to Three Gross motor skills involve the use and control of the large muscles of the back, legs, shoulders, and arms. Fine motor skills involve the use and control small muscles, as in the hands and fingers. 9

Section 10.2 Caring for Children from One to Three One-to-three year olds experience many changes in: sleep patterns nutritional needs eating hygiene dressing health illness safety

Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary night terrors hygiene sphincter muscles synthetic fibers flame-resistant incident pollutant

Sleeping In one- to three-year-olds: Changes in sleep patterns are common. Sleep disturbances often occur. How should you respond to a child’s sleep disturbances?

Nutritional Needs and Eating The eating habits and attitudes of one- to three-year-olds will influence their eating habits throughout life. Children in this age group do not grow as rapidly and do not eat as much. Children must be taught to make nutritious food choices.

Nutritional Needs and Eating Serving Sizes for Children Two and Three

Nutritional Needs and Eating Serving Sizes for Children Two and Three

Physical Health and Wellness Parents and caregivers must keep children safe from accidents. Medical checkups are important for children in this age group. Immunizations need to be current.

Physical Health and Wellness Good dental hygiene is important. Personal hygiene must be taught and modeled. hygiene Personal care and cleanliness.

Clothing Clothing must be appropriate to allow children to dress and undress themselves. Clothes should be comfortable and durable. What features should you look for in clothes that will aid small children in dressing themselves?

Growth and Development from One to Three Chapter Summary Section 10.1 Growth and Development from One to Three Heredity and environment play key roles in child development, affecting body size, eye color, and disease risk. A poor diet can cause tooth decay. As children grow, their senses develop, giving them greater awareness of their environment. Gross and fine motor skills improve as children get older. 19

Caring for Children from One to Three Chapter Summary Section 10.2 Caring for Children from One to Three Some toddlers experience sleep disturbances. Children should be given nutritious foods and encouraged to feed themselves. Homes should be childproofed to help keep children safe. A child should be ready before toilet training is started. Parents should provide comfortable clothes and teach good hygiene. 20

Review Do you remember the vocabulary terms from this chapter? Use the following slides to check your knowledge of the definitions. The slides in this section include both English and Spanish terms and definitions. Start

toddler niño pequeño A term that refers to one- and two- year-olds. Término que se refiere a los niños de uno a los dos años. Show Definition

A child from age three to about age five. preschooler niño preescolar A child from age three to about age five. Un niño desde los tres hasta los 5 años aproximadamente. Show Definition

integración sensorial sensory integration integración sensorial The process by which the brain combines information taken in through the senses to make a whole. El proceso en el que el cerebro combina en su totalidad la información tomada a través de los sentidos. Show Definition

developmentally appropriate apropiado para su desarrollo Toys, activities, and tasks that are suitable for a child at a specific age. Juguetes, actividades y tareas que corresponden conla edad y el desarrollo de un niño. Show Definition

dexterity destreza The skillful use of the hands and fingers; ease and skill in physical activity. El uso hábil de las manos y los dedos; facilidad y habilidad en la actividad física. Show Definition

terrores nocturnos night terrors A type of sleep disturbance that occurs during the first few hours of sleep, when children are sleeping deeply. Tipo de perturbación que ocurre durante las primeras horas de sueño, cuando los niños duermen profundamente. Show Definition

Personal care and cleanliness. hygiene higiene Personal care and cleanliness. Se refiere a una situación que podría pasar. Show Definition

sphincter muscles músculos del esfínter The muscles that help regulate elimination from the bowels. Los músculos que ayudan a regular la eliminación de los intestinos. Show Definition

Fabrics made from chemicals, rather than natural sources. synthetic fibers fibras sintéticas Fabrics made from chemicals, rather than natural sources. Tejidos hechos de sustancias químicas en vez de fuentes naturales. Show Definition

flame-resistant resistente al fuego Something that is treated to not burn as quickly as other materials. Algo hecho de un material que es modificado para que no se queme tan rápido como otros materiales. Show Definition

The state of differing from a former state or value. variation variación The state of differing from a former state or value. Estado diferente al estado o valor anterior. Show Definition

proporción proportion The size relationship between different parts of the body. Relación de tamaño entre las diferentes partes del cuerpo. Show Definition

An action, occurrence, or event. incident incidente An action, occurrence, or event. Una acción, una ocurrencia o un evento. Show Definition

Something that makes the environment dirty. pollutant contaminante Something that makes the environment dirty. Algo que ensucia el ambiente. Show Definition

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