Chapter 10 Notes

Define Toddler

1-3 Years of age, physical growth slows, and physical development increases

Teeth

All primary teeth are in early in the 3rd year.

Does heredity and environment affect teeth quality? YESTooth Decay: Caused by harmful bacteria in the mouth

that forms Plaque --- the sticky, colorless film on the teeth.

10-25% of 2 year olds and 60% of 3 year olds have tooth decay

Tooth brushing should begin around 18 months or when enough teeth are in to brush.

Large (Gross) Motor Skills

Daily activities that require large muscles

What games and types of play improve large muscle groups.

Small (Fine) Motor Skills

Involves their finer muscles of the wrists, fingers, ankles

What activities promote small muscle development? (see picture examples)

• Manipulation improves with practice

• Motor skills can’t be learned until muscles and central nervous system can work together