1. 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

2. 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.

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

4. 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

5. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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?

13. 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.

14. Nutritional Needs and Eating
Serving Sizes for Children Two and Three

15. Nutritional Needs and Eating
Serving Sizes for Children Two and Three

16. 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.

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

18. 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?

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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.
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22. 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.
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23. 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.
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24. 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.
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25. 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.
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26. 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.
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27. 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.
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28. Personal care and cleanliness.
hygiene
higiene
Personal care and cleanliness.
Se refiere a una situación que podría pasar.
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29. 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.
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30. 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.
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31. 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.
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32. 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.
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33. proporción proportion
The size relationship between different parts of the body.
Relación de tamaño entre las diferentes partes del cuerpo.
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34. An action, occurrence, or event.
incident
incidente
An action, occurrence, or event.
Una acción, una ocurrencia o un evento.
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35. Something that makes the environment dirty.
pollutant
contaminante
Something that makes the environment dirty.
Algo que ensucia el ambiente.
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36. Physical Development from One to Three
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Chapter 10
Physical Development from One to Three
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