Physical Development Characteristics of Children in their Kindergarten years
On the physical front kindergartners tend to lose baby fat if they are heavy and gain weight if they are thin. Their lungs are relatively small, the heart is rapidly increasing in size and pulse and respiration rates are increasing. Owing to this, following are some indications:
– They get tired easily,
– Eye to hand coordination is difficult,
– Body balance is under developed,
– Muscle coordination is difficult, and
– Reaction time is slow.
Physical Activities that can strengthen the developing muscles
- Throwing and catching of small balls or beams at a distance of about ten feet.
- Jumping forward a distance of own height.
- Jumping down from a height of 3 feet, landing on both feet knees well bent, without losing balance.
- Forward and backward roll.
- Hide and seek games
- Simple dance activities.
