Preschoolers Flashcards
What are the phrases that can describe play with toddlers and with preschoolers?
toddler: “follow the leader”
preschooler: “let’s play pretend”
What do we work on strengthening in 3 yo’s?
strengthening hands (for grip) and feet (for balance)
What do we work on strengthening in 4-5yo’s?
midrange control in quads and hamstrings (for skipping/galloping)
A child who is gaining linear and vertical acceleration/deceleration with their climbing/jumping is how old?
36 mo
T/F: Hand dominance is established at 4-5 yo.
false, still working on it
- 7-8 is when the last ones finally get it
What sensory perceptual development is occuring in 3-5 yo’s?
- able to increase vertical and linear acceleration/deceleration
- working on hand dominance
- improving motor planning to execute advanced gross motor skills
A child who can walk on tiptoes on a 4in straight line is how old?
36 mo (could walk on one foot at 24 mo)
How does a child at 36 mo navigate stairs?
alternates feet going up
marks time going down
- most still hold on for support
How does running improve by 36 mo?
- at 24 mo, they were running on toes with immature weight shifts
- now they can run FAST: 45’ in 6sec or less
- stops/changes direction easily
How long can a 3yo stand on 1 foot?
3 seconds (compared to 1-2 for 2yo’s)
When does a child have mature weight shifts in gait?
2 yo
A child who can run 45ft in 6sec or less, as well as easily able to change direction and stop, is how old?
36 mo
How far can a 36 mo throw a tennis ball?
about 10 ft (was 3-7ft for 2 yo)
How does catching a ball differ between 2yo and 3yo?
2 = catch large ball against body 3 = catch ball with arms extended, pulls ball into body
How old is a child that uses opposing arm/leg movements when kicking a ball?
3 yo: kicks it 6’
- as opposed to 3ft at 2 yo
At what age does hopping begin? Describe early hopping.
36mo: hops 2-10x in a row, uncoordinated
A child who is able to skip with trunk rotation is how old?
5 yo
A child who is able to jump forward 26” using 2 footed take off and landing is how old?
3 yo
2yo: jumped off step with one foot leading, jumped 1-2 inches in air
A child who is able to hop 20’ in 6 sec or less without losing balance is how old?
5 yo
How old is a child who demonstrates mature weight shifts during gait on a variety of surfaces and when moving objects?
4 yo
How long can a 5 yo maintain SLS with mature weight shifts?
10 sec
At what age do mature weight shifts with gait occur?
18 mo (developing at 15 mo)
A child who demonstrates mature weight shifts in transitions and in crawling up steps is how old?
18 mo
Describe how weight shifting matures in gait from 12 months to 4 yrs.
12 mo: immature weight shifts on level surfaces
15: maturing… on level surfaces
18: matured on level surfaces
36: immature on UNEVEN surfaces
4 yr: matured on a variety of surfaces
A child who alternates feet when going up stairs but still marks time when going down is how old?
3 yo
T/F: A child demonstrates mature weight shifts when navigating stairs by 4 yo.
true
A child beginning to ride a tricycle is how old?
3 yo