Discussion:
Physical Growth During Play Years
Questions:
1. Discuss the processes of myelination and lateralization and their effect on development during the play years. Please use examples from real life experience or observation.
2. Describe normal physical growth during the play years, and account for variations in height and weight. Please use observations from real experience or observation.
3. Distinguish between gross and fine motor skills, and discuss the development of each during the play years. Please comment on possible reasons for delays in development in both gross and fine motor skills.