Physical Development Flashcards
Height: How much does a child grow every year?
2 and a half inch
The Brain: At what age does the brain reach 3/4 of its adult size?
3 years old
The Brain: At what age does the brain have the most rapid growth in the frontal lobe?
3 to 6 years old
Weight: How heavy does a child grow every year?
5 to 7 pounds
The Brain: It is the process when the brain is covered with layers of fat.
Myelination
Motor Development: At what age does a child perform simple movements (running, jumping and hopping)?
3 years old
Motor Development: At what age does a child have become more adventurous?
4 years old
Motor Development: At what age does a child run hard and race with parents?
5 years old
Motor Development: At what age does a child build jigsaw puzzle, but kids might still be clumsy with the thumb?
3 years old
Motor Development: At what age does a child have a more improved coordination compared to the earliest age?
4 years old
Motor Development: At what age does can a child’s hand, arm,
and body all move together under better command of the eye?
5 years old
Sleep: Experts recommend that young children get __ to __ hours of sleep each night.
11, 13
Sleep: It is the extreme daytime sleepiness.
Narcolepsy
Sleep: It is the difficulty going to sleep or staying sleep.
Insomnia
Sleep: Almost all children begin to have a few nightmares between __ to __.
3, 6
