Developmental Domains
Name one area of physical development.
Gross motor (large muscles), fine motor (small muscles), and perceptual-motor (senses + movement combined).
What can a baby typically do at 2 months? Name one thing.
Any two: holds head up, makes smoother movements, begins to smile at people, coos, pays attention to faces.
What can a typical 18-month-old do that a 12-month-old usually cannot?
Any of: walks alone, may run, carries/pulls toys while walking, scribbles on their own, stacks 2-4 objects.
Name one typical behavior of a 6-year-old at school.
Any two: moves constantly, needs adult approval, easily disappointed, competitive, boastful, recognizes some words by sight.
What does 'cognitive development' include? Name 2 things.
Any three of: problem-solving, memory, critical thinking, language, creativity, curiosity, and imagination.
At 6 months, what gross motor skill can most babies do?
Roll over in both directions and begin to sit without support.
Why are 2-3-year-olds NOT capable of sharing? Is it a behavioral problem?
No — it is developmentally normal. They don't yet have the cognitive or social-emotional development needed for sharing.
At age 7, what can children do that shows they understand cause and effect?
They can explain why something happened and predict what might happen next — a better understanding of cause and effect.
What is social-emotional development? Give two examples.
Self-concept (how you feel about yourself), self-esteem (how you value yourself), and ability to express feelings to others.
What is the 'pincer grip' and when does it typically develop?
Picking up small objects between the thumb and index finger. It typically develops around 9 months.
Name TWO typical behaviors of 4-year-olds.
Any two: very active, bossy, boastful, tells stories, exaggerates, uses 'toilet words' in a silly way, active imagination.
What is a positive approach to guide a toddler who keeps climbing on furniture?
Incorporate developmentally appropriate climbing equipment and create obstacle courses to redirect into positive activity.
What is spiritual development in early childhood? Is it about religion?
No. It is about connecting your inner self to the world. It supports a child's sense of wonder and uniqueness.
Name TWO language milestones at 12 months.
Any two: says 'mama' and 'dada', tries to say words, uses simple gestures like waving, responds to simple requests.
What can a typical 5-year-old do that a 3-year-old usually cannot? Name TWO things.
Any two: stands on one foot 10 seconds, hops, draws a person with 6 body parts, prints letters, counts 10+ things.
Why should teachers of 5- to 6-year-olds involve children in creating classroom rules?
Because fairness is very important at this stage. Involving children helps them take ownership of behavioral expectations.
True or false: We should focus most on cognitive development because it is the most important domain.
FALSE. All domains work together. Focusing only on cognitive development hurts the development of the 'whole child'.
What does 'object permanence' mean, and when does it develop?
Understanding that objects still exist even when not visible (e.g. looking for a hidden toy). Around 9 months.
What does the butterfly quote by Nikos Kazantzakis teach us about child development?
We should not rush children through developmental stages. Each stage must be experienced fully at the child's own pace.
Name TWO things an 8-year-old can do cognitively that a 5-year-old cannot.
Any two: bargains and trades, plans ahead, sophisticated logic, understands different opinions, adds/subtracts multi-digit numbers.