Children Learn What They LiveBy Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.If children live with fairness, they learn justice.If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those

about them.If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to

live.

Physical Growth and Physical Growth and DevelopmentDevelopment

Physical Growth and Physical Growth and DevelopmentDevelopment

Ages 4-6Ages 4-6

Physical Facts

• Slightly slower than ages 1-3

• Grow in height 2 ½ to 3 inches

• Gain about 4-5 pounds

Height and Weight Chart

Height Weight

4 years 40.7 inches 36 pounds

5 years 43.5 inches 40.5 pounds

6 years 46 inches 45 pounds

Proportion and Posture

Body becomes straighter Body become slimmer Shoulders widen and are more erect Chest flattens and broadens Neck become longer Legs get longer, straighter and firmer

TEETH

• Teeth begin to fall out• First molars (6 yr. old) are first

permanent teeth• Two upper, two lower, behind

primary (baby) teeth• Teeth are lost and replaced in the

same order they came in

Dentist

• Healthy teeth are important to your child's overall health

• There are things you can do to promote healthy teeth – For babies, you should clean teeth with

a soft, clean cloth or baby's toothbrush– Avoid putting the baby to bed with a

bottle – Check teeth regularly for spots or stains

Thumb Sucking

• Used to comfort child

• Used to handle tension

• Becomes habit• If excessive, see

dentist• Can affect

permanent teeth or jaw

Dentist

• For all children, you should– Brush teeth with a fluoride toothpaste – Provide healthy foods and limit sweet

snacks and drinks – Provide low-fat milk and dairy

products high in calcium – Schedule regular dental check-ups

• Forming good habits at a young age can help your child have healthy teeth for life.

Motor Skills

• Large and small skills improve• Children this age love to be physical• Running, jumping, climbing, turning

somersaults

4 year olds

• Learning to throw and catch both large and small balls

• Laces shoes• Dresses and undresses• Cut on line with scissors• Gallops and hops• Jumps forward and in place• Throws overhand with body control

5 year olds

• Improved speed and coordination• Ties shoelaces• Draw recognizable people• Picks up very small items• Buttons, snaps and zip clothing• Stands and balances on tiptoe• Skips, alternating feet• Improved eye-hand coordination

6 year old

• Smoothly coordinated—walking on curbs, or riding bicycles

• Build block towers shoulder high

• Cuts, pastes, molds and colors skillfully

• Writes entire words

Hand Preference

• By age 5 most consistently use either left or right hand

• A few are ambidextrous

Copy this statement

• USE YOUR NON DOMINENT HAND

“You should not try to change hand of preference of children. Allow them to use the hand they choose. Changing can be traumatic.”

Define these terms

1. Permanent Teeth

2. Sealant

3. Fluoride

4. Dexterity

5. Ambidextrous