Brain research with young children suggests all but which of the following about motor development and physical activity?
a. Children have an unlimited capacity to develop motor skills until adulthood b. Motor development occurs in stages throughout childhood
c. Movement activities help to build brain connections that facilitate other areas of learning
d. Physical activity promotes brain development as well as motor development
Question 2
Which of the following is not true of movement activities in the early childhood classroom?
a. Children should be provided with movement activities every day
b. Movement activities should be reserved for outdoor time
c. Movement activities can be integrated into other areas of the curriculum, such as music or dramatic play
d. Movement activities should incorporate various kinds of movement, such as spinning, balancing, walking, and running
Stem cells in late development
Brain Dissection
neck, head and brain
Embryo and fetal development during weeks 1–25 of gestation.
Critical Periods of Development
The Longevity of Motor Skills