Physical and Cognitive chapter 7 Development in Early ...

Eorge s parents watched with pride as their 4-year-old son kicked the soccer ball to the other children. George has grown from a bowlegged, round-tummied, and top-heavy toddler, into a strong, well-coordinated young child. His body slimmed, grew taller, and reshaped into proportions similar to that of an adult. As a toddler, he often stumbled and fell, but George can now run, skip, and throw a ball. He has also gained better control over his fingers; he can draw recognizable pictures of objects, animals, and people. As his vocabulary and language skills have grown, George has become more adept at communicating his ideas and needs.

Development in Early Childhood Objective 7.1 Identify patterns of body growth in early childhood. 7.2 Contrast advances in gross and fine motor development and their implications for young children’s development. 7.3 Distinguish two processes of brain development and the role of plasticity in development.

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