Physical
What is the name for using small muscles to pick up a toy?
FINE or GROSS motor skill
Fine motor skill
How does a baby learn about the world?
a. Taking a test
b. Reading books
c. Using their senses
Using their senses
What might a baby do when they are upset?
Cry
How does a baby communicate before they can talk?
Crying, facial expressions, smiling
Are babies MORE or LESS dependent than a 5 year old?
More
What is an example of a gross motor skill?
Running, jumping, skipping, walking, climbing, etc.
What skill does a child use to figure out how puzzles fit together?
a. Gross motor skills
b. Problem-solving
Problem-solving
Around what age do children typically start making friends?
3-5 years
What is one example of NONVERBAL communication?
Body language, facial expressions, tone in voice, etc.
What is one thing toddlers may do independently that babies cannot?
Feed themselves, use the restroom, pour their own drinks, climb stairs, walk, dress themselves
What is an example of a fine motor skill?
Writing, coloring, using a spoon, using scissors, pinching, etc.
What skill helps a child remember where they put a toy?
a. Memory
b. Problem-solving
c. Reasoning
Memory
What is one way a child typically shows happiness?
Smiling or laughing
Give one example of VERBAL communication.
Spoken or written words
True or False: Compared to a toddler, a preschooler typically needs MORE help with tasks.
False. They typically need less help and are more independent.
Which skill helps a baby hold a toy?
a. Grasping
b. Reading
c. Running
Grasping
What does problem-solving mean?
Finding a way to fix or figuring something out
What age do children typically through tantrums? Why?
Toddlers, 1-3. They don't usually have the skills to manage their emotions yet.
How does communication usually change from a baby to age 5?
Children learn words and use sentences.
What is one skill a child uses when completing a puzzle?
Cognitive: problem-solving, memory, concentration, spatial awareness
Physical: Fine motor skills
What is the difference between fine and gross motor skills?
Fine is small muscle groups and movements. Gross is big muscle groups and movements.
FINE = fingers
GROSS = giant
True or false: As children grow, their thinking usually becomes more developed.
True
Why is playing with other children important?
It helps kids learn teamwork, make friends, and more social.
True
What is a milestone?
An important event, achievement, or turning point in someone's life.