Unit 1 Flashcards
What is Physical development?
the way in which the body increases in skill and becomes more complex
What is Cognitive Development?
the ability to think, recognise and remember
What is Communication and Language?
the ability to make sounds, talk, understand and interact with others
What is Social and Emotional?
the ability to interact with others and express feelings
What is Fine Motor Skills?
small muscles, precise movements, and hand eye co-ordination:
What is Gross Motor Skills?
that involve the large muscles of the arms, legs and torso
What is Holistic Development
all areas of development
What Physical Fine Motor Skills should a baby be able to do?
- hands are firmly closed
- often folds their thumb under their fingers
What Physical Fine Motor Skills should a one year old be able to do?
- points using index finger
- passes and releases a toy
- clasps hands together
- holds crayon with palmar grasp and makes random marks
What Physical Fine Motor Skills should a two year old be able to do?
- separates interlocking toys
- uses pincer grip to pick up small objects
- draws lines, dots and circles
What Physical Fine Motor Skills should a three year old be able to do?
- begins to show preference for dominant hand
- can fasten large zip
- can draw person with a head
What Physical Fine Motor Skills should a four year old be able to do?
- begins to fasten buttons
- uses spoon and fork well to eat
- can draw a figure that resembles a person showing head, legs, and body
What Physical Fine Motor Skills should a four year old be able to do?
- can use a knife and fork competently
- can thread small beads
- can draw a person with a head, body, arms, legs, nose and mouth
What Physical Gross Motor Skills should a baby be able to do?
- lies on their back with head to one side
- head lags when pulled to sitting position
What Physical Gross Motor Skills should a one year old be able to do?
- stands and may cruise around furniture
- sits down from standing
- is more mobile
