Question | Answer |
The Role of Adults in Supporting Physical Development | Adults can support physical development by: Meeting children’s physical needs Meeting dietary and nutritional requirements Providing opportunities to be outdoors Providing resources and activities that encourage fine and gross motor skills Providing resources and activities that encourage children to touch, feel and explore Providing opportunities for children to meet their own physical needs |
Meeting children’s physical needs | Well ventilated rooms Space to sleep peacefully Prevent illnesses |
Meeting dietary and nutritional requirements | Balanced diet Energy/Concentration/Growth Religious Preferences Illnesses Allergies Weight control |
Being Outdoors | Vitamin D - Rickets Strengthen Bones Appetite to grow Exercise Weight |
Gross and Fine Motor Skills | Sensory Play Touch/Feel/Explore Grasping - Pincer, Palmar and Tripod Coordination, balance, agility Running, Jumping, Throwing |
Touch, Feel and Explore | Exploring things with their hands Textures Sand, water, play doh - rolling, pouring Treasure baskets |
Meeting own needs | Develop self-efficacy so they can do things for themselves Washing hands Going to toilet Eating on own |
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