Early Childhood Physical,Social,Emotional Characteristics
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Written Report In EDUC37
(Child and adolescence Development) “Early Childhood Stage”
Physical Characteristics Social Characteristics Emotional Characteristics
Submitted by: Aguirre, Aries Cidro, Angelique Mingo, Christine Joy Pableo, Rachel EE-2A Submitted to: Mrs. Susana San Pedro
EDUC37 – Child and adolescence Development Topic: Early Childhood Stage Physical Characteristics 1. Extremely active; have good control of their bodies; enjoy activity for itself 2. Have inclination toward “burst” of activity, so they need frequent rest periods as they often don’t know they need to slow down. 3. With large muscles that are developed than those that control fingers and hands; are therefore clumsy especially in skills like tying shoes and buttoning. 4. Have difficulty in focusing their eyes on small objects, so their eye-hand coordination is not yet perfect. 5. Their bodies may be flexible and resilient, but the bones that protect their bodies are still soft. 6. Boys maybe bigger but girls are ahead in many areas of development, especially in fine motor skills. 7. By age 5, body proportions are now more similar to adults. 8. Gains in Fine Motor skills are especially evident in children’s writings and drawings. Social Characteristics 1. Most have one or two best friends, but this friendship change rapidly, as they all tend to be willing and able to play with most other children in class; friendships tend to be the same sex. 2. Play groups tend to be small and too highly organized. 3. Younger children may play beside others; older ones with others. 4. Play patterns vary according to social class, gender, or age. 5. Quarrels are frequent especially among boys, but are of short duration and quickly forgotten. 6. Awareness of sex roles and se typing is evident. Emotional Characteristics 1. Tend to express their emotions freely and openly; anger outburst are frequent. 2. Jealousy among classmate is likely to be common because they seek attention and affection of teachers.