Child’s Motor Development Under The Age Of Five

The motor development of a 0-5 year old child is a stage of growth and lifelong learning that covers all kinds of skills ranging from newborn reflexes to writing complete sentences. During this time, not only children but also their parents learn new things.

During this period,  changes in motor skills improve the cooperation of bones, muscles, tendons, and nerves. The ability to walk on two feet and gripping objects with a precise grip are things that distinguish human beings from the rest of the animal kingdom.

The motor development that eventually leads to these abilities originates at birth, and the following important internal organs are involved in this development:

• Brain
• Spinal cord
• Peripheral nervous system
• Brawn
• Joints

The nervous system responsible for motor development matures in a predetermined order. This order is clear and predictable, so parents are able to monitor the child’s development and detect any abnormalities.

The first sign of a child’s motor development

The first sign from which a child’s motor development and its activation can be observed is the movements of his head. A newborn can move his head from side to side when his face is facing up. If the newborn is face down, he can raise his head slightly.

Gradually, the baby begins to move his hands, which is essential for the motor development of a 0-5 year old child.

The child goes through several different stages. The baby weighs an average of 3.5 kilograms at birth and is about 50 centimeters tall. He has big eyes and a head, a small nose, thick cheeks and a pit in his chin. This is the point that marks the beginning of the developmental cycle of a baby’s physical, cognitive, psychological, and social abilities.

A child’s eye-hand coordination ability begins to develop at the age of two months. The child sees the object, tries to grab it, and with practice, he finally succeeds.

Smiling and pushing the tongue out of your mouth

When a child is 3-12 months old, we can see in him three distinct stages in his motor developmental growth.

• At the age of three months, the baby begins to smile and push his tongue out of his mouth. He is able to sit on support. The baby also starts joking. He keeps his palms open and holds the object in his fingers and palm.
• At six months, he starts crawling and sits without help. In a few months, he will already be able to stand on his feet and take steps. He grabs the objects with both hands, albeit clumsily, and then lets them go. He can also direct his hands to opposite sides of his body.
• At about the age of one, a child’s independence and curiosity continues to grow. He puts everything in his mouth, so this is a risky step.

Walking with help

After a year, stairs open into the child’s world, from which he can walk with help. He builds towers with blocks and pushes and pulls the ball to him with his hands and feet. He  is also able to lift objects using his thumb and forefinger.

He starts eating on his own and sits in a small chair. His ability to make his own decisions grows, but at the same time, outbursts of anger and jealousy also increase.

At the age of two,  he walks up and down the stairs for himself, jumps on two legs, kicks the ball and / or rides a tricycle. Her social and  cognitive development  is increasing and she is increasingly interacting with other children.

He is able to draw lines and browse books. He feeds himself with a spoon and forms sentences, even though they are sometimes confusing.

On the move

After the age of three, the child develops the ability to run fast, reproduce a circle, or stand on one leg. He knows how to cut with scissors, assemble a three-piece puzzle, slide down a slide and walk on his toes.

At the age of four, he can already stand on one leg for a little longer. He knows how to jump, run and dance skillfully. He can bend over and touch the floor with his hands as well as open the lock using a key. He expresses his own thoughts, creates finished drawings and plays joint games.

Fifth year of age: the writing of words

By the age of five,  your child will be able to descend the stairs so that he or she will step on each step with different feet. He can reproduce triangles, numbers and simple words in upper and lower case. He also knows how to make knots and cut paper with scissors along the line. He can also write sentences.

At this age,  your child can change their running direction and walk on a narrow board without losing their balance. He can also jump backwards.

The appearance of generosity

Your child will also  gradually begin to prefer either hand, eye, or foot. This is also known as manuality.  If he can use both sides equally well, he is both-handed.

Children’s motor development shows itself in various acts and actions 0-5. during the age of one year. Accuracy, durability, coordination and strength will increase with growth.