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Marshall
Cultural Atlas
This collection of student work is from
Frank Keim's classes. He has wanted to share these works for others
to use as an example of Culturally-based curriculum and documentation. These
documents have been OCR-scanned. These are available
for educational use only.
Preschoolers grow taller, leaner, and better coordinated.
In general, boys are still slightly taller and heavier than
girls.
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The approximate change in height is from 35 - 37 inches
to 46 inches (from 89 - 94 cm to 117cm). The approximate
change in height is from 31 - 33 pounds to 45 pounds (from
14 - 15 kg to 20 kg).
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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT*
3 YEARS
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Large Muscle
Improves overall coordination.
Walks easily, with good, upright posture.
Still has protruding abdomen, but body is lengthening.
Likes to run and is able to stop suddenly and change
direction.
Adds swerving to running style and is able to maintain
balance.
Can walk across balance beam.
Walks on tiptoes.
Hops on both feet; may begin to hop on one foot.
Jumps from height of 18 inches (46 cm) without
assistance.
Likes to try jumping from greater heights if assistance is
given.
Goes up stairs using alternate feet.
May continue to use both feet on one step coming down
stairs.
Enjoys galloping, jumping, running, and walking to
music.
Is able to dance to fast tempo music.
Is able to use pedal toys.
Can throw ball and retain balance although aim is wild.
Can catch ball if ball is thrown to land in arms; holds arms
stationary in front of body and will not move them to reach
ball.
Can pound with lightweight hammer.
Small Muscle
Has well defined pincer movement, but hand manupulation
is still clumsy.
Builds towers of blocks, but towers are crooked.
Uses spoon and fork to feed self.
Can pour liquid from a small pitcher with little
spilling.
Copies a circle and draws a straight line.
Draws crosses, rectangles, and triangles.
Strings large beads.
Makes crude shapes with modeling clay.
Is able to brush teeth but may need assistance.
Is able to unbutton buttons and pull up large zippers.
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4 YEARS
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Large Muscle
Further refines balance and coordination.
Likes to whirl around, hang upside down, turns
somersaults.
Likes to run, turning corners quickly.
Can hops several times in a row.
Goes up and down stairs using alternate feet.
Likes to jump, sometimes from dangerous heights.
Is able to execute standing and running long jumps.
Rides pedal toys, gaining speed with increased strength.
May be able to ride bicycle with training wheels.
Climbs jungle gym with greater speed and confidence.
Plays on playground equipment such as slide and seesaw.
Throws ball overhand, and may be able to catch ball with
hands.
Is able to dress self more easily.
Small Muscle
Further refines dexterity of hands and fingers.
Builds straight towers of blocks with steady hands, but in
the effort to be precise, he or she may knock down existing
tower.
Is able to use spoon and fork and may try to use knife.
Laces shoes and wants to learn to make knots.
Cuts on line with rounded-end scissors.
When drawing, adds lines to body shapes to represent arms
and legs.
Brushes teeth, combs hair, and washes hands.
Is able to follow finger plays and do them with
assistance.
Makes crude shapes with modeling clay.
Enjoys finger painting.
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5 YEARS
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Large Muscle
Performs physical activities more gracefully and with
less wasted motion.
Likes to climb and play on jungle gym and other outdoor play
equipment.
Can run faster, turning corners with ease and stopping
suddenly.
Can hop on alternate feet in skipping motion.
Can skip and may be able to jump rope.
Enjoys competitive physical games.
Enjoys racing with other children or with parents.
May design simple obstacle courses.
Rides bicycles with training wheels.
Can walk along a straight line drawn on the ground.
Can descend ladder, alternating feet easily.
Can throw ball overhand using body weight to protect the
ball; aim is improving.
Can catch a ball.
Small Muscle
Shows great improvement in eye-hand coordination.
Uses spoon, fork, and knife to eat.
Builds buildings and bridges in addition to towers.
Places small toys, such as soldiers or animals, in position
with precision.
Laces shoes and may be able to tie shoes.
Decides what to draw and then draws it.
Completes simple jigsaw puzzles.
Does simple finger plays.
Can fasten large buttons and work large zippers.
Is able to copy designs and numbers.
May enjoy playing with child-sized tools.
Has definitely established handedness.
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What Worked
For My Parents in Raising
Their Kids
What
My Parents
Would Have Done Differently
If They Could Do It Over
Again
Advice
From Parents
To Young Parents
Useful
information
for parents
The
Kids
Student
Do's and Do Not's about Parenting
Gems
of Wisdom from
the Elders
Christmastime Tales
Stories real and imaginary about Christmas, Slavik, and the New Year
Winter, 1996 |
Christmastime Tales II
Stories about Christmas, Slavik, and the New Year
Winter, 1998 |
Christmastime Tales III
Stories about Christmas, Slavik, and the New Year
Winter, 2000 |
Summer Time Tails 1992 |
Summertime Tails II 1993 |
Summertime Tails III |
Summertime Tails IV Fall, 1995 |
Summertime Tails V Fall, 1996 |
Summertime Tails VI Fall, 1997 |
Summertime Tails VII Fall, 1999 |
Signs of the Times November 1996 |
Creative Stories From Creative Imaginations |
Mustang Mind Manglers - Stories of the Far Out,
the Frightening and the Fantastic 1993 |
Yupik Gourmet - A Book of
Recipes |
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M&M Monthly |
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Happy Moose Hunting! September Edition 1997 |
Happy Easter! March/April 1998 |
Merry Christmas December Edition 1997 |
Happy Valentines
Day! February Edition
1998 |
Happy Easter! March/April Edition 2000 |
Happy Thanksgiving Nov. Edition, 1997 |
Happy Halloween October 1997 Edition |
Edible and Useful Plants of Scammon
Bay |
Edible Plants of Hooper Bay 1981 |
The Flowers of Scammon Bay Alaska |
Poems of Hooper Bay |
Scammon Bay (Upward Bound Students) |
Family Trees and the Buzzy Lord |
It takes a Village - A guide for parents May 1997 |
People in Our Community |
Buildings and Personalities of
Marshall |
Marshall Village PROFILE |
Qigeckalleq Pellullermeng A
Glimpse of the Past |
Ravens
Stories Spring 1995 |
Bird Stories from Scammon Bay |
The Sea Around Us |
Ellamyua - The Great Weather - Stories about the
Weather Spring 1996 |
Moose Fire - Stories and Poems about Moose November,
1998 |
Bears Bees and Bald Eagles Winter 1992-1993 |
Fish Fire and Water - Stories about fish, global warming
and the future November, 1997 |
Wolf Fire - Stories and Poems about Wolves |
Bear Fire - Stories and Poems about Bears Spring,
1992 |
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August 24, 2006
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