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Physical Growth and development from four to six

Physical Growth and development from four to six. By: Cassidy Pannell and Haylee Hazel. Height and weight. Average yearly increase in height is 2 ½ to 3 inches Most children gain about 4 to 5 pounds from ages four to six Boys are often slightly taller and heavier than girls.

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Physical Growth and development from four to six

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  1. Physical Growth and development from four to six By: Cassidy Pannell and Haylee Hazel

  2. Height and weight • Average yearly increase in height is 2 ½ to 3 inches • Most children gain about 4 to 5 pounds from ages four to six • Boys are often slightly taller and heavier than girls

  3. Proportion and posture • Body becomes straighter and slimmer • Shoulders widen and are held more erect • Neck becomes longer and legs lengthen rapidly • Balance and coordination improve

  4. teeth • Begin to lose their primary teeth at age 5 • The six-year old molars are the first permanent teeth • Primary teeth are lost in the same order they came in

  5. Motor skills • 4 years- learn to lace shoes, dresses and undresses their self, throws overhand with body control, gallops and hops, jumps forward as well as in place. • 5 years- Ties shoelaces, draws recognizable person, skillfully picks up small items, stands and balances on tiptoe for short period and skips, alternating feet, buttons, snaps and zips their clothing. • 6 years- builds block towers to shoulder height, cuts pastes molds and colors skillfully, writes entire words, throws and catches ball with more ease and accuracy, rides a bicycle.

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