CHD 165

Physical Development Checklist (100 points)

Child: Tommy
Observer: Aliya Abbas

Age: 5 years & 3 months

Date Completed: 10/191/4

Part I: Checklist:
FINE MOTOR
Milestone
Picks up and inserts
objects with dexterity
Cuts with scissors
demonstrating control
Fastens, unfastens
zippers and buttons
Turns knobs/lids
Pours without spilling
Molds clay and play
dough with dexterity
Strings beads
Writes, draws with an
implement
Traces objects with a
marker
GROSS MOTOR
Runs with control over
speed and direction
Throws ball
Catches ball
Kicks ball
Pumps on swings
Rides Trike
Walks across balance
bean
Push, Pulls objects
Jumps, hops
Walks up and down
stairs alternating feet

Observation
Date
10/117/14

Usually

Emerging

Not Observed

10/17/14

10/17/14

10/18/14
10/18/14

Not Yet

x
x
x

10/18/14

x
x

10/18/14

10/18/14

10/18/14
10/19/14
10/19/14
10/19/14
10/19/14

x
x
x
x
x
x

10/19/14
10/19/14
10/19/14

x
x
x

Comments:

Part ll: Analysis

Review the results and provide a one to two paragraph description of the childs overall physical development.
The little boy that I observed was 5 years and 3 months old and his name was Tommy. Tommy was in good health and
a very active, energetic young boy. He was moving around and on the go for most of the time during my observation. Physical
development is more than just hitting the right percentiles on a height chart. All babies/children grow in the same order but at
different rates .The two main areas that are essential in physical development are gross motor skills which involve
coordination and control of large muscles for skills like, hopping, pushing, jumping, and throwing a ball. Fine motor skills
(movement patterns) involve the coordination and control of small muscles for things like holding a pencil, tracing, pouring,

turning and so on. Tommy had good muscle strength and the quality of his movements were smooth did not seem to be jerky
/unstable. His throws and kicks were strong and he had a good range of movements, which are movements that go from one
side of the body to the other. As far as his fine motor skills were Tommy did get confused when cutting with the scissors, and
got mixed up with right and left hand differentiation. Tommy really focused and concentrated while pouring and string
beading. I enjoyed observing Tommy and the checklist was a great help. The optimal development of children is considered
vital to society and is therefore important to understand all the domains of child development.

Part III: Application

Based on your description provide at least three strategies or suggestions for supporting the childs physical development.
Parents and schools both play an essential role in a childs physical development and can encourage optimal physical
development. Giving the child space and freedom to use large muscles, through activities. Children should spend more time in
moderate to vigorous physical play/activity every day. Focus on the importance of eating a healthy, nutritious diet which is essential
for building strong bones and muscles. Another way to support physical development is limit time for television or ant electronic
entertainment, not more than 2 hours a day. Lastly, maintaining a sleeping schedule and getting enough sleep can effect physical
development and regular well child exams at the doctors is crucial for the development.