Where can I get a physical development checklist for a four year old?

Question

off of the internet

Answer 1

Physical Development

1. Fine Motor Skills

3.1.A. Strings smaller size beads

3.1.B. Holds crayon, pencil, marker and paint brush with thumb and finger, not fist

3.1.C. Copies horizontal and vertical lines

3.1.D. Holds, pounds, and squeezes play dough

3.1.E. Cuts paper with child safety scissors

3.1.F. Builds and stacks with blocks

2. Gross Motor Skills

3.2.A. Kicks ball forwards

3.2.B. Walks on a line

3.2.C. Hops on one foot

3.2.D. Walks up and down stairs holding a hand or railing

3.2.E. Catches a ball with hands

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Answer 2

Physical Development skills to look for:

By the end of Pre-Kindergarten, children should be able to:

1. Demonstrate growing strength and dexterity

Example A: A child is able to snap the snaps on a dressing board.

Example B: A child uses a paper punch and stapler to make a book.

Example C: A child holds a pencil in a pincer grasp.

2. Use strength and control to perform simple tasks

Example A: A child pushes a cookie cutter into dough.

Example B: A child pulls the caps off markers and puts them back on firmly.

Example C: A child twists the cap off a glue stick.

Example D: A child zips, snaps, and buttons jackets with minimal assistance and

ties shoes.

3. Explore and manipulate objects in a variety of ways

Example: A child puts lego blocks, bristle blocks, or pop- it beads together and

pulls them apart with relative ease.

4. Use tools appropriately

Example A: A child uses a paper punch to make holes.

Example B: A child cuts off tape and paper with scissors.

5. Use eye-hand coordination to perform tasks

Example A: A child puts puzzles together.

Example B: A child strings beads and pasta with holes onto a length of yarn.

Example C: A child moves eyes rather than head to track.

Example D: A child holds materials at appropriate distances.

Gross Motor Skills

6. Walk, run, climb, jump, and hop with increased coordination, balance, and control

Example A: A child walks on a 2x4 balance beam that is close to the ground.

Example B: A child hops several times on his right foot and then several times

on his left foot.

Example C: A child moves around on narrow paths between furniture without

bumping into things.

Example D: A child goes up and down stairs alternating feet.

Example E: A child walks without watching his feet and is able to walk

backwards.

Example F: A child runs at an even pace, moving from side to side, coordinating

upper body with lower body movement.

7. Experiment with galloping and skipping

Example A: A child skips and gallops across the gym floor.

Example B: The teacher demonstrates galloping around the playground, the

child imitates his movements.

8. Demonstrate increasing abilities to coordinate movements in throwing, catching,

kicking, and bouncing balls

Example A: A child throws a ball at a target with reasonable accuracy.

Example B: A child kicks a ball with a two-step start.

Example C: A child catches a ball by moving arms or body to adjust for the

direction the ball is traveling.

9. Push, pull, twist, turn, curl, balance, and stretch with increased coordination of control

Example A: A child will ride a tricycle on a path around the playground.

Example B: A child will play on slides, see-saws, and/or swings

Health Status and Practices

10. Participate actively in games, outdoor play, and other forms of exercise that enhance

physical fitness

Example A: Wayne and Layne throw the ball to one another with smooth

overhand motions; they catch the object with elbows bent, then kick the ball

with fluid motions.

Example B: Caleb and Kalia sit on the floor and trap a rolled ball with arms and

body.

11. Show a developing understanding of nutrition to dental health

Example: After listening to the teacher talk about healthy foods, Hunter drinks

her milk and says, “This will make my teeth and bones stronger.”

12. Show growing independence in hygiene, nutrition, and personal care when eating,

dressing, washing hands, brushing teeth, and toileting

Example A: A child pulls her pants up and down.

Example B: A child covers his mouth when he coughs, and then washes his

hands afterwards.

Example C: A child washes her hands after toileting and before eating.

13. Demonstrate an awareness and ability to follow basic health and safety rules such as fire

safety, traffic and pedestrian safety, and respond appropriately to potentially harmful

objects, substances, and activities

Example: A child follows the proper procedures given by the teacher during a

fire drill.

14. Name most of the body parts

Example: A teacher hears one child say to another, “Watch me while I say,

‘elbow, hands, finger, toes!’” The child points to body as she names many body

parts.

15. Recognize common medical procedures

Example A: A child uses a stethoscope in the housekeeping center and pretends

to listen to a classmate’s heartbeat.

Example B: A child steps on the scales and asks, “How much do I weigh?”

16. Demonstrate an understanding of the common roles of a variety of health care

professionals

Example: In a play setting, a child appropriately uses tools that a doctor or nurse

might use.

17. Try different foods willingly

Example: A child tries Chinese food during a field trip to a local resta

Answer 3

Here's some info on physical development that may help:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Here's some info on fine motor skills:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Answer 4

check out ages and stages - that's the development tool we use at preschool - not sure if they have a website but it's worth a check. agesandstages.com

Answer 5

google

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