Preschool Age Development Flashcards
What is the weight rate of a preschool-aged child?
4-5 lbs/yr
What are the motor skills of a 3 YO?
- undresses self
- draws circle
- tower of 9-10 blocks
How many blocks can a 3 YO build?
9-10 blocks
What are some motor skills of a 4 YO?
- uses scissors
- capitol letters
- draws person of 2-4 parts
- throws overhead, kicks ball
- hops on 1 foot
What are some motor skills of a 5 YO child?
- draws person of 6 body parts
- ties laces
-uses utensils - climbs and swings
- skips
- somersaults
How long of a sentence can a 4 YO speak?
4-5 word sentences, past tense.
Can tell stories
stutters
What types of speech can a 5 YO perform that they could not before?
They can carry conversations, use the future tense, and count to 10.
What stage of Erikson’s psychosocial development are 5 YO experiencing?
Initiative vs. Guilt
What are some major themes in Erikson’s Initiative vs. Guilt phase?
- people pleasing
- development of sexual identity, conscience, remorse
- magical thinking
- encouragement of self-care and initiative
- animism, fear, games
What Piaget developmental stages do preschool children go through?
Preconceptual (2-4 YO)
Preoperational (4-7 YO)
What are the main themes of the preoperational stage?
- rule-following and morals
- logical thinking
- classification of objects
What are the main themes of the preoperational stage?
- rule-following and morals
- logical thinking
- classification of objects
What social developments do preschool children undergo?
- imaginary friends and animism
- friendships begin
- strong emotions and play
- self identify, boys vs girls
How many hours of sleep should a preschooler get?
10-13 hours/day
What is the most common dental issue among pre-schoolers?
dental caries
