Growth
,Growth - correct answer -refers to specific body changes and increases in the child's size, such as a child's
height, weight, head circumference, and body mass index. These size changes can usually be easily
measured.
Development - correct answer -typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to
more complicated. Development usually involves a progression along a continuous pathway on which the child
acquires more refined knowledge, behaviors, and skills. The sequence is basically the same for all children,
however, the rate varies.
Similarities in growth: - correct answer ->Growth proceeds from the head downward and from the center of the
body outward.
>Children gain control of the head and neck first, then the arms, and finally, the legs.
>At birth, the brain, heart, and spinal cord are fully functioning to support the infant.
>As children grow, the arm and leg muscles develop, followed by the finger and toe muscles.
Differences in growth: - correct answer ->Some children are taller, some shorter. Some children are smaller, while
others are larger.
>These differences are completely typical. Typical growth is supported by good nutrition, adequate sleep, and
regular exercise.
>Children do not grow at perfectly steady rates throughout childhood.
>Children will experience weeks or months of slightly slower growth, followed by growth spurts.
>Differences in the amount of growth can be a source of self-consciousness for some children.
*are typical
If you detect that a child is self-conscious about his/her size, how would you help him/her work on increasing
his/her self-acceptance? - correct answer -Either individually or with a group of children, talk about how things
are different but equally important and valuable. You could use the example of a litter of puppies or kittens that
are different colors and sizes, both larger and smaller. While they are different, they are all special and will grow
, into wonderful dogs or cats. You could also use different
,Growth - correct answer -refers to specific body changes and increases in the child's size, such as a child's
height, weight, head circumference, and body mass index. These size changes can usually be easily
measured.
Development - correct answer -typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to
more complicated. Development usually involves a progression along a continuous pathway on which the child
acquires more refined knowledge, behaviors, and skills. The sequence is basically the same for all children,
however, the rate varies.
Similarities in growth: - correct answer ->Growth proceeds from the head downward and from the center of the
body outward.
>Children gain control of the head and neck first, then the arms, and finally, the legs.
>At birth, the brain, heart, and spinal cord are fully functioning to support the infant.
>As children grow, the arm and leg muscles develop, followed by the finger and toe muscles.
Differences in growth: - correct answer ->Some children are taller, some shorter. Some children are smaller, while
others are larger.
>These differences are completely typical. Typical growth is supported by good nutrition, adequate sleep, and
regular exercise.
>Children do not grow at perfectly steady rates throughout childhood.
>Children will experience weeks or months of slightly slower growth, followed by growth spurts.
>Differences in the amount of growth can be a source of self-consciousness for some children.
*are typical
If you detect that a child is self-conscious about his/her size, how would you help him/her work on increasing
his/her self-acceptance? - correct answer -Either individually or with a group of children, talk about how things
are different but equally important and valuable. You could use the example of a litter of puppies or kittens that
are different colors and sizes, both larger and smaller. While they are different, they are all special and will grow
, into wonderful dogs or cats. You could also use different
