Toddler Physical Development Motor Skills and Development Body
Toddler Physical Development Motor Skills and Development
Body Growth and Development Age in Months Height Weight 12 30 inches 21 pounds 18 32 in. 24. 5 lbs 24 34 in. 27 lbs 30 36 in. 30 lbs 36 38 in. 32 lbs Children’s height and weight increase steadily from ages one year to three years
Fat and Muscle Tissue • Fat deposits under the skin decrease rapidly between 9 and 30 months
Infant vs. Toddler
• Fine motor skills- ability to use hands and fingers
FMS 12 -18 months • Turns several pages of a book at a time • Moves objects from hand to hand
FMS 18 -24 months • Stacks from two to four blocks • Grasps crayons with a fist and scribbles
Fine Motor Activity #1 • Using your opposite hand, try to color in Elmo!
FMS 2 - 2 1/2 years • Stacks six blocks • Turns one page at a time (why is this important) • Picks up objects off the floor without losing balance
FMS 2 ½ - 3 years • Stacks eight blocks • Screws lids on and off containers • Draws circles and lines
3 -4 years • Cuts with scissors • Draws recognizable pictures • Stacks 9 -10 blocks
Fine Motor Activity #2 • Using your opposite hand, try to cut along the dotted lines
Gross Motor Skills • Ability to use arms/legs/ and move body
GMS 12 -18 months • May walk alone • Sits without help
10 Month Old Walking • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=xr 3 iqm 91 JR c
GMS 18 -24 months • Walks well • Climbs up/down one stair • Pull toys with wheels
Toddler Walking • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=oo. NEVi 5 qm 7 k
GMS 2 -2 ½ years • Walks with coordination • Jumps off bottom step • Pushes self on wheeled toy
GMS 2 ½ -3 years • Alternates feet going up stairs (not down) • Runs, but may not stop smoothly • Throws a ball overhead, but inaccurately
GMS 3 -4 years • Jumps up and down in place with both feet • Catches a ball with arms out straight • Rides a tricycle
Gross Motor Skills • How can we help toddlers develop their gross motor skills? • Brainstorm 3 activities caregivers can perform with their toddlers to help develop these skills.
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