Child Growth & Development
True/ False
Children in middle childhood become more influenced by peers.
True
What is the importance of prenatal care?
Helps keep mother and baby healthy
Which vitamin helps strong bones and teeth?
Vitamin D
Why is play important for children?
Supports learning and development.
What is positive guidance?
Encouraging good behavior respectfully.
Piaget’s conservation concept develops during which stage?
A. Sensorimotor
B. Pre-Operational
C. Concrete Operational
D. Formal Operational
C. Concrete Operational
Name one harmful substance during pregnancy.
Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, ect.
Why is handwashing important in childcare settings?
Prevent spreading bacteria/germs
Children playing side-by-side without interacting are showing what type of play?
Parallel Play.
What is the difference between discipline and punishment?
Discipline teaches; punishment penalizes.
Name the four developmental domains.
Physidal, cognitive, social, emotional.
A pregnant woman eats healthy foods and visits the doctor regularly. What is she practicing?
Proper prenatal care
Name one indoor safety procedure for young children.
Cover outlets, keep floors clean, ect.
What is cooperative play?
Children working and playing together.
A child throws toys when angry. What is a positive guidance technique a teacher could use?
Calm redirection, talking through feeling, ect.
An 8-year-old understands that water stays the same amount even when poured into a taller glass. What concept is this?
Conservation.
List the three stages of prenatal development.
Germinal, embryonic, fetal
Why are calcium and Vitamin D important for school-age children?
They help build stronger bones and teeth.
Name two benefits of play-based learning.
Encourages creativity, social skills, problems-solving, language development, ect.
Why is positive reinforcement effective with children?
It encourages good behavior.
According to Erikson, what developmental conflict occurs during middle childhood?
Industry vs. Inferiority.
A pregnant woman smokes cigarettes during pregnancy. Name one possible risk to the baby.
Low birth weight, breathing problems, premature birth, ect.
A child in daycare has a fever and cough. What should the caregiver do first?
Separate the child from others and notify parents/gaurdian.
Two children are building a tower together and sharing materials. What type of play is this?
Cooperative Play.
A child refuses to follow directions and begins yelling. What is the best positive guidance response?
Stay calm, redirect behavior, and speak respectfully.