How adults support physical development

How adults support physical development

1. Meeting physical needs

   • Ventilation to prevent germs and illnesses
   • Space to sleep
     • Peace and quiet
   • Regular naps for growth
     • Cognitive development

2. Meeting dietary and nutritional needs

   • Carbohydrates for energy
     • Concentration, physical demands, temper
   • Protein for growth and repair
     • Illnesses, weight gain or loss
   • Water for hydration
   • Personal preferences
   • Allergies
   • Religious reasons

3. Opportunities to be outdoors

   • Vitamin D to prevent rickets
   • Strengthen bones
   • Helps with sleep
   • Helps with weight
   • Better coordination and gross motor skills

4. Resources for fine and gross motor development

   • Sensory resources for touch, feel and explore
   • Grasping, manipulating objects, scissors
   • Climbing frames, tricycles

5. Meeting their own needs

   • Washing hands to prevent germs
   • Feeding themselves for nutrition
   • Going to toilet to develop self efficacy