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Physical Characterisitcs
-about 7.25 lbs and 19.5 in when born (average)
-gains about 0.7 oz a day
-makes small movements with arms and legs -
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The Newborn
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Social-Emotional
-hungry cry begins with "neh"
-smiles at faces
-painful cry starts with "eair"
-begins to develop trust with caregivers -
Motor Skills
-sucking reflex (in order to eat)
-rooting reflex (to find food)
-head turning (if air flow is blocked) -
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The Infant
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Physical Characterisitcs
-smooth arm and leg movements
-gain about 1 pound per month (on average)
-supports some weight -
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The Toddler
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Motor Skills
-crawl while holding a toy
-rocks back and forth
-rolls both ways
-uses raking grasp -
Intellectual Abilities
-focus on black and white patterns
-notice small objects (explore and handle: wave, twist, squeeze, etc)
-try to make out sounds -
Social Emotional
-Recognize familiar voices
-Reach for close hands
-Respond to affections when upset -
Physical Characterisitcs
-jump 8 inches off ground
-about 31 lbs and 37.5 in (at 3 years old)
-walks alone and runs -
Motor Skills
-throws balls and small objects overhead
-plays on swings
-peddle tricycle
-walk between two straight lines -
Intellectual Abilities
-begin to recognize, name, and pick up objects
-try new ways to fit things together
-enjoy music and develop a rhythm -
Social Emotional
-hug and kiss familiar things/people (family and pets)
-feel jealousy when not the center of attention
-show frustration easily and throw more fits -
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The Preschooler
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Physical Characteristics
-grow steadily 2 1/2 to 3 inches each year
-arms and legs become slender
-body becomes more narrowed and tapered -
Motor Skills
-can pour water from a pitcher
-zip and unzip coats
-kick a ball
-draw straight line and trace circle
-write easy letters (like T) -
Intellectual Abilities
-put shoes on correct feet
-learn to brush teeth and comb hair
-use a knife and fork when eating
-walk backwards toe to heel -
Social Emotional
-Experiences empathy to make others happy
-Learn to broaden skills through developing a sense of fantasy
-Learn how to relate to others -
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The School-Age Child
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Physical Characterisitcs
-growth of body hairs start
-breast/testicle development start to begin
- increased stamina and body strength -
Motor Skills
-Start being involved in sports
-Ride 2 wheeled bike
-swim well
-skip, gallop, and dance with a rhythm -
Intellectual Abilities
-use simple but complete sentences
-grammar and punctuation become normal
-gain better understanding of consequences -
Social Emotional
-develop sportsmanship
-become more sensitive to other feelings
-create special relationships
