Early Childhood

Question 1

Around what age do children become more comfortable with motion - increasing speed & coordination?

Answer 1

2 to 3 years

Question 2

At what age do children reach the milestone of running forward?

Answer 2

2 to 3 years

Question 3

At what age do children reach the milestone of jumping in place with both feet together?

Answer 3

2 to 3 years

Question 4

At what age do children reach the milestone of standing on one foot with aid?

Answer 4

2 to 3 years

Question 5

At what age do children reach the milestone of Walking on Tiptoe?

Answer 5

2 to 3 years

Question 6

At what age do children reach the milestone of Kicking a Ball forward?

Answer 6

2 to 3 Years

Question 7

At what age do children reach the milestone of Manipulating small objects with increased control?

Answer 7

2 to 3 Years

Question 8

At what age do children reach the milestone of Stringing Large Beads?

Answer 8

2 to 3 Years

Question 9

At what age do children reach the milestone of Turning pages one by one?

Answer 9

2 to 3 Years

Question 10

At what age do children reach the milestone of holding a crayon with thumb and fingers instead of fist?

Answer 10

2 to 3 Years

Question 11

At what age do children reach the milestone of drawing a circle?

Answer 11

2 to 3 Years

Question 12

At what age do children reach the milestone of painting with wrist action, making dots & lines?

Answer 12

2 to 3 Years

Question 13

At what age do children reach the milestone of rolling, pounding, squeezing, & pulling clay?

Answer 13

2 to 3 Years

Question 14

At what age does a child’s movement and balance improve?

Answer 14

3-4 Years

Question 15

At what age do children reach the milestone of running around obstacles?

Answer 15

3 to 4 Years

Question 16

At what age do children reach the milestone of walking on a line?

Answer 16

3 to 4 Years

Question 17

At what age do children reach the milestone of balancing on one foot?

Answer 17

3 to 4 Years

Question 18

At what age do children reach the milestone of pushing, pulling & steering toys?

Answer 18

3 to 4 Years

Question 19

At what age do children reach the milestone of riding a tricycle?

Answer 19

3 to 4 Years

Question 20

At what age do children reach the milestone of using a slide without help?

Answer 20

3 to 4 Years

Question 21

At what age do children reach the milestone of throwing & catching a ball?

Answer 21

3 to 4 Years

Question 22

At what age does a child’s precision of motion improve significantly?

Answer 22

3 to 4 Years

Question 23

At what age do children reach the milestone of building a tower of blocks?

Answer 23

3 to 4 Years

Question 24

At what age do children reach the milestone of driving pegs into holes?

Answer 24

3 to 4 Years

Question 25

At what age do children reach the milestone of drawing crosses & circles?

Answer 25

3 to 4 Years

Question 26

At what age do children reach the milestone of making balls, snakes, etc out of clay?

Answer 26

3 to 4 Years

Question 27

At what age do children become more confident?

Answer 27

4 to 5 Years

Question 28

At what age do children reach the milestone of walking backwards?

Answer 28

4 to 5 Years

Question 29

At what age do children reach the milestone of jumping forward many times without falling?

Answer 29

4 to 5 Years

Question 30

At what age do children reach the milestone of jumping on one foot?

Answer 30

4 to 5 Years

Question 31

At what age do children reach the milestone of walking up and down stairs without assistance, alternating feet?

Answer 31

4 to 5 Years

Question 32

At what age do children reach the milestone of turning somersaults?

Answer 32

4 to 5 Years

Question 33

At what age do children reach the milestone of using safety scissors?

Answer 33

4 to 5 Years

Question 34

At what age does a child develop skills that will help with school (begin writing)?

Answer 34

4 to 5 Years

Question 35

At what age do children reach the milestone of cutting on a line continuously?

Answer 35

4 to 5 Years

Question 36

At what age do children reach the milestone of copying squares and crosses?

Answer 36

4 to 5 Years

Question 37

At what age do children reach the milestone of printing a few capital letters?

Answer 37

4 to 5 Years

Question 38

At what age do drawing skills evolve?

Answer 38

2 to 6 Years

Start scribbling, then draw representative forms, then more realistic drawing

Question 39

At what age do children begin using their immagination?

Answer 39

3 to 4 Years

Question 40

What kind of physical changes might you see in preschool children?

Answer 40

They begin to thin out, grow into their heads and lose their pot bellies. This increases their postural stability.
GROWTH OCCURS PRIMARILLY IN THE TRUNK.

Question 41

At what age doe children begin to increase their volitional (purposeful) behavior?

Answer 41

1 to 5 Years Old (preschool age)

Question 42

Where is the center of gravity for pre-school aged children?

Answer 42

Mid-Thoracic Level

Question 43

What is postural stability?

When do children begin to develop this?

Answer 43

Postural Stability = Ability to keep the body balanced and aligned

Tends to develop in preschool aged children

5 year old can stand in line quietly longer than a 16 month old.

Question 44

When do equilibrium reactions emerge?

Answer 44

Between 12 - 21 months. This continues to mature through age 4-5.

Question 45

What are equilibrium reactions?

Answer 45

Using rotational movements to maintain balance.