learning aim a Flashcards
give 3 primary sexual characteristics for males
- penis and testes enlarge
- spontaneous erections
- testes being to produce sperm
give 3 primary sexual characteristics for females
- uterus and vagina grows
- ovaries begin to release eggs
- menstrual cycle commences
give 3 secondary sexual characteristics for females
- breasts develop
- redistribution of fat and muscle causing hips to widen
- pubic and under arm hair grows
give 3 secondary sexual characteristics for males
- facial, underarm and pubic hair grows
- changes in the larynx causing the voice to deepen
- redistribution of fat and muscle
2 fine motor skills of a 3 year old
- can use a pencil to copy letters
- build a small tower with cubes
3 gross motor skills of a 3 year old
- use pedals on a tricycle
- balance on one foot
- run
an example of a fine motor skill of an 4-6 year old
- dress and undress (including buttons and laces)
5 gross motor skills of a 4-6 year old
- throw
- kick
- skip
- hop
- ride a bike
an example of a fine motor skill of an 8 year old
- control of small muscles, can draw a detailed picture
an example of a gross motor skill of an 8 year old
- good co- ordination and strength means they can take part in various activities and sports
gross and fine motor skills of a new born
g- primitive instincts such as a grasp
f - holds their thumbs tucked into their hands
gross and fine motor skills at one month
g- lifts chin, some control of head
f- opens hands to grasp a finger
gross and fine motor skills at 3 months
g- can lift their head and chest when lying on front
f- can briefly grasp a rattle
gross and fine motor skills at 6 months
g- rolls over, can sit up for a short time without support, kicks legs when held up
f- moves objects from hand to hand, can pick up dropped toys in in sight
gross and fine motor skills at 9-10 months
g- crawls, begins to cruise
f- uses finger and thumb to hold a small object
gross and fine motor skills at 12-13 months
g- stands alone, walks with no help
f- manipulates and places toys
gross and fine motor skills at 18 months
g- climbs onto furniture
f- builds a short tower with blocks
gross and fine motor skills at 2 years
g- propels a sit on toy with their feet, throws a large ball
f- draws lines and circles, turns a page
gross and fine motor skills at 2 and 1/2 years
g- jumps from a low step, kicks a ball
f- uses a spoon and fork
define intellectual
1 Language development, which is essential for organising thoughts and to share and
express ideas. It is also important for clarification.
2 Problem solving is an important skill that is required both to work things out and to
make predictions about what might happen.
3 Memory is required for storing, recalling and retrieving information.
4 Moral development allows for reasoning and making choices, and informs the
individual how to act in particular situations and how to act towards self and
others.
5 Abstract thoughts and creative thinking are essential for thinking and discussing
situations and events that cannot be observed.
language development at 3 month
Infants begin to make babbling noises as they learn to control the
muscles associated with speech.
language development at 12 months
Infants begin to imitate sounds made by carers such as ’da da’. This
develops into using single words.
language development at 2 years
Infants begin to make two-word sentences, such as ’cat goed’ (meaning
the cat has gone away). The infant begins to build their vocabulary
(knowledge of words).
language development at 3 years
Children begin to make simple sentences, such as ’I want drink’. This
develops into the ability to ask questions, ’when we go?’ Knowledge of
words (vocabulary) grows very rapidly.