CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How does a child’s body shape and posture change from age 4 through age 6?
A
Straighter and slimmer
B
protruding tummy flattens
C
Neck becomes longer
D
legs lengthen rapidly
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gross motor development in the 3-to 6-year-old should include: Becoming more skilled at running, jumping, early throwing, and kicking. Catching a bounced ball. Pedaling a tricycle (at 3 years); becoming able to steer well at around age 4.

Detailed explanation-2: -Growth in early childhood The 3 year old is very similar to a toddler with a large head, large stomach, short arms and legs. But by the time the child reaches age 6, the torso has lengthened and body proportions have become more like those of adults.

Detailed explanation-3: -Physical Growth and Appearance During the preschool years, there is a steady increase in children’s height, weight, and muscle tone. Compared with toddlers, preschoolers are taller and leaner. Their legs and trunks continue to grow, and their heads are not as large in proportion to their bodies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your 4 year old is developing confidence in their physical ability but, as with their emotions, they can be too bold or too timid, and still needs to be supervised during active play. Your child can: walk easily up and down steps, one foot to a step. throw, catch, bounce and kick a ball, and use a bat.

There is 1 question to complete.