Chapter 15: Physical Development of the Preschooler

A preschooler is improving their skills of walking, running, and balancing.

• True

• False

A preschooler grows much faster than a toddler.

• True

• False

A three year old should be able to copy most letters.

• True

• False

Usage of small muscles, such as the hands, feet, and fingers:

• Gross Motor Skills

• Muscle Development

• Fine Motor Skills

Usage of large muscles, such as the trunk, legs, and arms:

• Gross Motor Skills

• Fine Motor Skills

• Muscle Development

A preschooler is still working to improve their fine motor skills.

• True

• False

The action of turning the trunk of the body to one side when the hand on the other side is used to throw.

• Weight Shift

• Throwing Rotation

• Body Rotation

• Throwing Ability

Preschoolers develop two types of balance: dynamic and posture.

• True

• False

Balanced maintained while being still, is learned when preschoolers stand on one foot with arms outstretched or folded across their chests.

• Dynamic Balance

• Static Balance

• Posture Balance

Balance while moving, developed when preschoolers walk a line or balance beam.

• Static Balance

• Posture Balance

• Dynamic Balance