Physical Development by Cindy Cerda https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1 Made with charisma en-us 2019-03-07 19:13:56 UTC 2025-03-14 08:27:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Throwing tessschneider_ts https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/339130947 A child will be able to throw a ball overhand or underhand by they reach the age of 2 years. They will be able to throw a tennis ball at least 3 feet in front of them. As they reach they mature to 30 months, this distance will double. ]]> 2019-03-07 23:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/339130947 Running tessschneider_ts https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/339131111 At this age, children learn to begin to run. Parents and caregivers should keep in mind that a child's learning pattern for running will be similar to that of their walking (such as wavering). Some physical attributes to look for that may hinder a child's ability to run are:

  • The child walks on his or her tiptoes
  • One side of the child's body moves more fluidly or different than the other

Resource: https://www.choc.org/neuroscience/developmental-services/ages-stages/
]]> 2019-03-07 23:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/339131111 TWO YEARS OLD tessschneider_ts https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/339131786 Beginning at the age of 2, children will begin to discover their ability in motor skills — both gross and fine motor. Learning to run, kick or throw a ball, and climbing stairs with assistance, and climbing up furniture are some of the skills that you may see your two year old begin to explore. 
  • Stands up tip-toes
  • Kicks a ball
  • Begins to run, walk, and jump with both feet
  • Climbs onto and down from furniture without assistance
  • Climbs up and down furniture or playground equipment
  • Throws a ball overhand
  • Makes or copies straight lines & circles

Resource: https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/signs-symptoms/developmental-milestones/developmental-milestones-for-typical-2-year-olds
]]> 2019-03-07 23:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/339131786 THREE YEARS OLD tessschneider_ts https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/339132191 By 3 years old, their motor skills will strengthen and will come more easily to them. They will start to climb up and down stairs with one foot on each step, pedal a tricycle, and climb and run much easier than they did at 2 years old.
  • Climbs well
  • Runs easily
  • Pedals a tricycle
  • Walks up and down stair, one foot on each step
  • Dress and undress themselves
  • Balances on one foot for 1 second
  • Can draw a circle

Resource: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/development-3yrs.html
]]> 2019-03-07 23:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/339132191 Dressing: A Life Skill tessschneider_ts https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/341564407 3 year olds typically will begin to dress and undress themselves. With this life skill they practice the use of their fine motor skills to manipulate buttons and zip up their clothing. ]]> 2019-03-14 22:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/341564407 Fine Motor Skills tessschneider_ts https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/345521677 A 3 year-old child will be able to participate in self-help skills on their own such as hand-washing. They should also be able to turn the pages of a book and hold an instrument — like a spoon or a pencil — with their fingers and not their fists.
Resource: https://www.verywellfamily.com/3-year-old-developmental-milestones-2764712#physical-development]]> 2019-03-27 01:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/345521677 Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory tessschneider_ts https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/345524869 Vygostky developed the theory that children learn actively through hands-on experiences. His theory is mostly related to the social-emotional aspect of development but it taps into physical development as well. Interacting with others promotes a more integrated learning experience where the child will gain a better understanding of the world. For example, through play, a two-year old child may learn how to climb the play structure by watching others. With this theory, there is a concept called the zone of proximal development which is the gap between what a child can do and what they cannot do without assistance. With the guidance and assistance from either an experienced peer or an adult, a child will increase their skills and understanding of the task at hand. This is where scaffolding comes to play in which a parent will guide a child during a certain activity such as a self-help skill. For a 3 year old, scaffolding may be helpful in the block corner. A teacher can guide the child if they are having trouble balancing a block on top of another without it falling. The teacher may suggest, “What would happen if you didn’t use as many blocks?” This way, the teacher is guiding the child and encouraging thought rather than telling the child what to do. 

Resources: https://www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html,
https://www.verywellmind.com/child-development-theories-2795068#banduras-social-learning-theory
]]> 2019-03-27 02:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/345524869 What do you need to know about developmental delays? tinajera https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/346322045 If your 2-3 year old child is NOT meeting all of the milestones expected for children their age, early intervention would be the best support. However this does not automatically mean your child has a physical developmental delay.
Remember...

-Seek early intervention: If you suspect your child is not meeting all the milestones ask your doctor!
-Exposure: Maybe your 2-3 year old is struggling to copy straight lines and circles. Integrate more activities that promote fine motor skills, like painting and free scribbling.
-Scaffolding: Guide your child in activities that will aid them in gross and fine motor skill development. Play with a ball: Child will practice catching and throwing the ball with both hands. Play Hide and seek: Child will run, hide, and tiptoe or peek to watch as you look for them.


*Remember Developmental delays are often outgrown. Developmental delays often occur when there were complications during pregnancy. Maybe there were external factors such as poor nutrition or trauma or medical conditions. 
ALWAYS consult with your doctor first!]]> 2019-03-28 19:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cindycerda0489/x52iwm0xq4m1/wish/346322045