53 Chapter 7 Conclusion

In this chapter we looked at:

• The physical characteristics of preschoolers.
• The progression of motor skills and developmentally appropriate ways to support that development.
• Healthy nutrition.
• The changes in the brain.
• Sleep and sleep disorders.
• Toilet training and elimination disorders
• Sexual development in early childhood.
• And ways to keep children healthy and safe.

In the next chapter we’ll investigate how children understand the world and their communication abilities.^[1]