CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -At this age, your child should be running, hopping, throwing and kicking balls, climbing, and swinging with ease. Other movement milestones and hand and finger skills your child may achieve in the coming year include being able to: Stand on one foot for more than 9 seconds. Do a somersault and hop.

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

Detailed explanation-3: -While all children may grow at a different rate, the following indicate the average for four to five year old boys and girls: weight: average gain of about 4.4 to 6.5 pounds a year. height: average growth of about 3 inches per year.

Detailed explanation-4: -5 to 6 years old: walk backward quickly; skip and run with agility and speed. incorporate motor skills into games. walk a two-inch balance beam easily; jump over objects. hop well; jump down several steps; jump rope.