EDUC 402 University of Montana Children & Early Childhood Discussion

Part 1:

1) You will look at three websites that describe the physical development of children in early childhood:

The Growing Child: 3 year olds

Fine Motor Skills: 2-5 year olds

Gross Motor Skills: 2-5 year olds

2) Locate an image or video that highlights or shows a child or children exhibiting some of the indicators of physical development at this stage in life. In the image or video that you locate, what do you notice about that child’s environment that might help them physically develop? Is anyone else around them? Are there any other objects or supports/people around to help that child?

3 )Include a one paragraph discussion about what you think educators can do to support physical development and growth at this age range.

Part 2:

You are to go through the slide deck and respond to all the prompts in the slide that ask you to reflect. They are highlighted. Please include thoughtful responses that reflect your thinking and connection to the content/readings. You will also attach the table in slide 27 below.