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What is the average monthly increase in height and weight during infancy and toddlerhood?
What is the average monthly increase in height and weight during infancy and toddlerhood?
During which stage of fetal development do the major organs form?
During which stage of fetal development do the major organs form?
What is the average yearly increase in height and weight during early childhood?
What is the average yearly increase in height and weight during early childhood?
During which stage of development do children experience a pre-adolescent growth spurt?
During which stage of development do children experience a pre-adolescent growth spurt?
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What is the age range during which children typically develop the ability to stand and walk?
What is the age range during which children typically develop the ability to stand and walk?
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During which stage of development do children refine their fine motor skills, such as writing and using scissors?
During which stage of development do children refine their fine motor skills, such as writing and using scissors?
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Study Notes
Physical Growth in Child Development
Prenatal Development
- Fetal development: 38-40 weeks, divided into three trimesters
- Critical periods of growth and development:
- Organogenesis (weeks 3-8): major organs form
- Fetal development (weeks 9-12): sensory organs develop
- Fetal growth (weeks 13-38): rapid growth and maturation
Infancy and Toddlerhood (0-3 years)
- Rapid physical growth: average increase of 1-2 inches and 2-3 pounds per month
- Developmental milestones:
- Lifting head while on stomach (1-2 months)
- Rolling over (2-4 months)
- Reaching and grasping (4-6 months)
- Sitting up (6-7 months)
- Crawling and creeping (7-10 months)
- Standing and walking (10-12 months)
- Pointing and waving (9-12 months)
Early Childhood (4-6 years)
- Continued rapid growth: average increase of 2-3 inches and 4-5 pounds per year
- Developmental milestones:
- Improved fine motor skills: drawing, puzzles, and dressing
- Gross motor skills: running, jumping, and kicking a ball
- Improved balance and coordination
Middle Childhood (7-10 years)
- Gradual slowing of growth rate: average increase of 1-2 inches and 3-4 pounds per year
- Developmental milestones:
- Refining fine motor skills: writing, using scissors, and tying shoes
- Developing team sports skills: throwing, catching, and kicking
Late Childhood (11-14 years)
- Pre-adolescent growth spurt: average increase of 2-3 inches and 5-7 pounds per year
- Developmental milestones:
- Pubertal changes: onset of puberty, growth of hair, and changes in body shape
- Improved athletic abilities and coordination
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Test your knowledge of physical growth and development milestones from prenatal development to late childhood. Track the changes in weight, height, and motor skills across different stages of childhood.
