Child Growth And Development DCF – Practice
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Write a brief description of the terms Growth refers to specific body changes and
growth and development increases in the child's size, such as a child's height,
weight, head circumference, and body mass index.
Development typically refers to an increase in
complexity, a change from relatively simple to more
complicated.
SSimilarities in growth: 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: >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
, Name and give an example of each of 1. Similar developmental sequence for all (i.e they
the five basic principles of child develop in similar ways at similar times)
growth and development. 2. Development proceeds from General to Specific
(Children gain specific abilities as they develop
further)
3. Development is continuous (As children develop
new skills, they become the basis for more new
behaviors and skills)
4. Development proceeds at different rates (Each
child is different and grows differently)
5. All areas of development are interrelated (The
body has to grow and develop before new skills and
behaviors can occur)
Explain at least one implication of a Knowing the way in which a child develops is
development principle as it relates to important in order to understand where they should
childrens learning be and how you can encourage growth in those
areas.
All of your interactions with a child have an effect on
the child's development and learning, which means it
is important to be aware of what the child is learning
while in your care.
Principle 1 - Developmental Sequence In the Infant Care Center this fall, you noticed four-
is Similar for All month-old Sara roll over; a few weeks later, she
began scooting. By December, six-month-old Raul
had rolled over and scooted. Last week, you noted
that Renae—at the age of five months—had rolled
over, and you predict she will be scooting very soon.
Principle 2 - Development Proceeds Three-month-old Sean loves to wave his arms in the
from General to Specific air. As you watch him, you think about the skills he will
probably achieve next: first, he will grasp objects;
then he will be able to hold a crayon; and someday,
he will be able to write with a pencil.
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Terms in this set (32)
Write a brief description of the terms Growth refers to specific body changes and
growth and development increases in the child's size, such as a child's height,
weight, head circumference, and body mass index.
Development typically refers to an increase in
complexity, a change from relatively simple to more
complicated.
SSimilarities in growth: 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: >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
, Name and give an example of each of 1. Similar developmental sequence for all (i.e they
the five basic principles of child develop in similar ways at similar times)
growth and development. 2. Development proceeds from General to Specific
(Children gain specific abilities as they develop
further)
3. Development is continuous (As children develop
new skills, they become the basis for more new
behaviors and skills)
4. Development proceeds at different rates (Each
child is different and grows differently)
5. All areas of development are interrelated (The
body has to grow and develop before new skills and
behaviors can occur)
Explain at least one implication of a Knowing the way in which a child develops is
development principle as it relates to important in order to understand where they should
childrens learning be and how you can encourage growth in those
areas.
All of your interactions with a child have an effect on
the child's development and learning, which means it
is important to be aware of what the child is learning
while in your care.
Principle 1 - Developmental Sequence In the Infant Care Center this fall, you noticed four-
is Similar for All month-old Sara roll over; a few weeks later, she
began scooting. By December, six-month-old Raul
had rolled over and scooted. Last week, you noted
that Renae—at the age of five months—had rolled
over, and you predict she will be scooting very soon.
Principle 2 - Development Proceeds Three-month-old Sean loves to wave his arms in the
from General to Specific air. As you watch him, you think about the skills he will
probably achieve next: first, he will grasp objects;
then he will be able to hold a crayon; and someday,
he will be able to write with a pencil.
