PRESCHOOL Flashcards
- 3 -5 y/o
- slow physical growth, but substantial
personality and cognitive growth - biologic + psychosocial + cognitive +
spiritual + social achievements =
preparation for school entrance
preschool
ave height of 3 years
95 cm / 37.4 inches
height increase per year
7.5 cm / 3 inches
ave weight of 3 years old
14.6 kg
weight gain per year
1.8-2.7 kg
ave height of 4 years
103 cm / 40.5 inches
ave weight of 4 years
15.6 kg
4 years - Maximum potential
for development of ___
amblyopia
ave height of 5 years
110 cm
ave weight of 5 years
18.5 kg
makes tower of 9-10 cubes
builds bridge with 3 cubes
places small pellets inside
narrow-necked bottle
copies circle and cross
names drawing
3 years
cuts, following outline
laces shoes, no bow yet
copies square
traces cross and diamond
adds 3 parts to stick figure
4 years
uses scissors, simple tools or
pencil very well
ties shoelaces
copies diamond & triangle
traces cross and diamond
adds 7-9 parts to stick
figure
5 years
(2-4 y.o.)
-egocentric
- with beginning
understanding of time
- with improved concept
of space
preconceptual stage
(4-7 y.o.)
- causality related to
proximity of events
- conservation starting
and improving
- less egocentrism
intuitive thought