Preschooler And Peace

Submitted by Nick on January 17, 2012

Between the ages of 3 and 6 years, many significant changes occur in the social and physical development of a child. Parents must be familiar with the developmental stages that a child goes through. In case of any irregularities or abnormalities in development, it is advisable to consult a doctor. All children do not develop in exactly the same way. But there are some developmental milestones that are indicative of normal development. Parents must be able to identify these milestones to ensure that their child’s development is taking place properly. Described below are some aspects of preschooler development that all toddlers...

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...must experience. Physical development is one of the most obvious signs of proper growth. Preschool children tend to explore their surroundings a great deal. Physical development in the form of gross motor skills occurs during this stage. Children at this age learn behaviors such as running, climbing and jumping. As they continue to explore, their motor skill become smoother. Finer motor skills such as drawing, writing or coloring will develop later. Cognitive development is associated with the exploring nature of a child. Due to their natural curiosity, children learn about their surroundings. There is a tendency to pull apart objects to see how they function. As cognitive development continues to take place, recollection and memory also develops. Children tend to use a lot of role playing and imitation at this stage. The world of a preschooler tens to involve mostly fantasy and exploration and their attention span is very short. Parents must be patient as children go through various stages of development.

As preschoolers come close to social development, they learn to interact with other children in their age group. Initially, social development may consist of individualized group play wherein the children are part of a group but each one plays with his or her own toys. As social development continues, cooperative preschooler behavior is slowly displayed. Preschoolers must be allowed the opportunities to explore their environments and objects around them. Children at this age learn by doing and they need to be involved in many different activities. This will help to further develop their imagination and mastery over cognitive, social, motor and language skills. These skills are essential for the future development of an individual. Preschooler activities and games must focus on building physical development and learning. Parents and teachers must involve preschool children in creative and educational activities such as academic skills, art, craft and music.

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