PRE SCHOOLERS DEVELOPMENT

Significant Changes in Physical Growth

● Physical growth increases in the preschool years. At around 3 years of
age, preschoolers move, from the remaining baby-like features of the
toodler, toward a more slender aperances of a child. The trunk, arms
and legs become longer.
● Toddlers have their center of gravity at a high level, about the chest
level.
● Preschoolers on the other hand, have their center of gravity lower level,
right about near the belly button.
● Some say that the later part of the preschooler years at around 5 or 6 is
the best time to begin learning skills that require balance
Gross and Fine Motor Development
Locomotor skills
are those that involve going from one place to another.
Non-locomotor skills
-ones are those where the child stays in place
Manipulate skills
-involve projecting and receiving objects.
Fine Motor Developments
-refers to acquiring the ability to use the smaller muscles in the arm hands
and fingers purposely.
Preschooler’s Artistic Development
● Scribbling stage
-this stage begins with large zig-zag lines which later become circular marking,
soon discrete shapes are drawn. The child may start to name his or her drawing
towards end stage.
● Pre schematic stage- At this point adults may be able to recognize the
drawing, children at this stage tend to give same names to their
drawings several times. Drawings usually comprise a promenade head
with basic elements.
● Schematic stage
● -more elaborate scenes are depicted
 Preschooler’s Nutrition and Sleep
This kind of nutrition a preschooler gets has far reaching effect on his physical
growth and development. The preschooler’s nutritional status is the result of
what nutrients he or she gets actually takes in checked against nutritional
requirement for his or her age.
36-48 Months
Fine Motor Skill
*Consistently turns pages of a picture or story book one page at a time,
looking at pictures with interest.
*Purposefully copies diagonal lines
*Purposefully bisects a cross
*Purposefully copies a triangle
*Cuts with scissors following a line
49-60 months
● Copies a simple pattern of different basic shapes
● Draws a human figure without prompts
● Draw a house without prompts using geometric forms
● Colors with strokes staying within the line
The Roles of Caregivers in the Growth and Development of the
preschooler
A. Engage preschool children in simple games that involve running and
walking.
B. Provide them with toys for catching and throwing such as soft large balls and
bean bags.
C. Have balancing activities for preschoolers.
D. Allow opportunities for rough and tumble play in a grassy area or soft mats.
E. Ensure the preschoolers get enough rest and sleep, setting a routine for bed
time is ideal.
Model good eating habits to preschoolers
For 3 Years Old
G. Encourage development of hand eye coordination by providing large
buttons or old beads to string on a shoe lace.
H. Play ball. Show children how to throw, catch, and kick ball of different
sizes.
I. Show children how to help like a rabbit, tiptoe like a bird, waddle like a
duck, slither like a snake, and run like a deer.
J. Encourage free expression in art projects
k. Provide a variety of art experience.
For 4 Years Old
L. Encourage physical development. Play follow the leader. Pretend to walk
like various animals.
M. Set up an obstacle course indoors with challenges.
N. Encourage walking with a beanbag on the head.
For 5 Years Old
O. Encourage body coordination and sense of balance by playing
P. Play games that can teach right and left directions.
Q. Children learn to use a pair of scissor by letting them cut out coupons.
REFERENCES: Stephens, Terence (28 November 2013). "Preschool Report".
ChildCareIntro.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 9
December 2013.