Chloe Kennedy Ch 7 Motor Development
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Early childhood is a time where muscles are starting to develop and become
stronger. These muscles develop through everyday play and can be added by
introducing play activities that work those muscles. By the time a child is three they
will be able to climb, run, and
pedal a tricycle. (Chapter 7, Pg 6, Gross Motor
Milestones)
Adults play a big part in the development of gross motor skills by providing access
to safe play areas, structured physical activities, and outdoor play equipment. The
best way to develop gross motor skills is for children to be allowed a safe
environment to play in both indoor and outdoor. Structured physical activities such
as dance and swimming lessons allow children to work muscles in different ways.
Lastly outdoor play equipment helps children develop balance, coordination, and
strength.
As children develop their muscles gain the ability to work on more refined nuanced
projects. When children are three they should be able to turn book pages one at a
time, build towers of more than 6 blocks, and screw and unscrew jar lids or turn
door handles.
(Chapter 7, Pg 8, FIne Motor Milestones)
Some of the best ways for adults to help develop fine motor skills in children is to
provide access to supplies such as arts and craft activities, playdough and clay, and
small toys. Through arts and crafts children use scissors which develops hand
strength, coordination, and precision. Giving children playdough allows children to
squeeze, roll, pinch, and mold, the dough promoting the development of hand
muscles. Lastly small toys such as building blocks, puzzles, and other objects that
require manipulation develop fine motor skills and hand control.
Being the oldest of three siblings has allowed me to watch their development. My
youngest sister went from scribbling crayons all over the paper to coloring in the
lines to finally coloring very detailed images.
Self-Assessment - Answer the questions below:
1.
What are the three things you’ve learned so far in this course? Give brief
explanations of each.
Three things I have learned in this class are
neuroplasticity, Urie Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Model, and when
the foundations of morality begin. Neuroplasticity means that the brain has
the capacity to reorganize and form new neural connections in response to
experiences, environmental stimuli, and interactions. Urie Bronfenbrenner's
theory is that a child's development is profoundly shaped by the interactions
and influences within and between these systems. He calls these five
interconnected levels the microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem,
macrosystem, and chronosystem. Infants as young as 3
months old have
been shown to distinguish between positive and negative social interactions.
They tend to prefer the stuffed animals who are helpful and kind over those
who stole the ball or didn't help open the box. This shows that infants have
an early sensitivity to social cues related to morality, even if they cannot
express their judgments verbally.
2.
How well have you been managing your time in this class? How could you
manage it more efficiently?
How have I been managing my time in this class,
I have not. As represented in this assignment being late. It’s been very busy at
work and when I get home I don't want to do anything so I don't. I just need
to actually do my work on time.
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