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Health and Physical Development (HPD)

Health and Physical Development (HPD) Components and Goals

COMPONENT 1: PHYSICAL HEALTH AND GROWTH

HPD Goal-1: Children develop healthy eating habits.

HPD Goal-2: Children engage in active physical play indoors and outdoors.

HPD Goal-3: Children develop healthy sleeping habits.

COMPONENT 2: MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

HPD Goal-4: Children engage in play and movement to develop the large muscle control and abilities needed to explore and move in their environment.

HPD Goal-5: Children engage in play and experiences to develop muscle control and hand-eye coordination to manipulate objects and work with tools.

COMPONENT 3: SELF-CARE, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING

HPD Goal-6: Children develop personal hygiene and self-care skills.

HPD Goal-7: Children use safe behaviors and personal safety practices with support from adults.