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Physical Development. Twos. http://www.babyminestore.com/images/AX071087%5B2%5D.jpg 11/13/07. Proportion. Size relationship between different parts of the body. Head, chest and abdomen about the same Arms legs and trunk grow fast Changes increase balance and motor skills.
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Physical Development Twos http://www.babyminestore.com/images/AX071087%5B2%5D.jpg 11/13/07
Proportion • Size relationship between different parts of the body. • Head, chest and abdomen about the same • Arms legs and trunk grow fast • Changes increase balance and motor skills http://www.jpbutler.com/images/sadie-standing.jpg 11/12/07
Posture • How straight the child stands • At 2 stands upright, but abdomen protrudes, head forward, arms and legs bent. • By 3 straighter and more upright http://www.blackbeltexcellence.com/eStudio/03_Family_And_Friends/01_Family/2007-05-06%20-%20Baby%20Justice%20-%20Spring%20Time/01-Walk_in_the_woods.jpg 11/12/07
Height and Weight • Gain about ½ lb per month • 2 years – 34” and 27 ½ lbs http://www.bridges4kids.org/images/toddler-flowers.jpg 11/12/07
Teeth • Primary Teeth – baby teeth • 2 years – about 16 teeth http://stb.msn.com/i/F8/91A5A3EC64A9CA16D14BAB3C6BBFCE.jpg 11/12/07
Small Motor Skills • Use and control of fine muscles in wrists, fingers, & ankles. • Many also require some hand-eye coordination
Dexterity • Skillful use of the hands and fingers
Ages 2 to 2 ½ • Turns one page of a book at a time. • Strings large beads. • Builds towers of about six blocks www.atoygarden.com/images/BeadKit240.jpg
Ages 2 ½ to 3 • Builds towers of about eight blocks • Draws horizontal and vertical lines and circles. • Screws lids on and off containers. coreacademy.usu.edu/04_Materials/Clip_Art/blocks.gif
Large Motor Skills • An ability that depends on the use and control of the large muscles of the back, legs, shoulders, and arms.
Ages 2 to 3 • Walks with more coordination and confidence. • Climbs, even in unsafe places. • Pushes self on wheeled toys. • Runs, but may not be able to stop smoothly. • Alternates feet going up stairs, but not going down. • Throws a ball overhand, but inaccurately. • Kicks balls. http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/pha0153l.jpg