Physical & Motor Development
Simone is almost four years old and has just learned to start pedaling her tricycle. She has met a _____ milestone.
A. Physical
B. Cognitive
C. Language
D. Social/Emotional
A. Physical
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a 3-5 year old?
A. Learning necessary skills to begin preschool
B. Filled with curiosity
C. Just learning to walk
D. Wanting more independence
C. Just learning to walk
Which of the following is an example of a self-care skill kindergartners should be able to do?
A. Listen to stories
B. Dress themselves
C. Recognize letters
D. Sing songs
B. Dress themselves
If a child is not achieving milestones within an expected range of time, having a doctor evaluate the child is recommended.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Sandy and Timothy are playing picture dominoes. Select all of the skills promoted by playing board games.
A. Development of friendships
B. Fine motor skills
C. Following instructions
D. Gross motor skills
E. Interacting with other children
F. Learning to take turns
G. Telling silly jokes
H. Understanding the concept pictures and symbols stand for real things
A, C, E, F, H
Antonio loves playing with play dough and can make some recognizable shapes. This skill is an example of which of the following?
A. Gross motor skill
B. Fine motor skill
C. Language skill
D. Problem-solving skill
B. Fine motor skill
Jefferson is three years old and can name multiple colors. He has met a social milestone.
A. True
B. False
B. False
______ skills helpful to attain prior to entering kindergarten include using the restroom independently.
A. Hygienic
B. Self-care
C. Self-sufficiency
D. Grooming
B. Self-care
A ______ describes the situation of when a preschooler is continually behind in obtaining developmental skills appropriate for their age.
A. Developmental disability
B. Developmental delay
C. Intellectual disability
D. Learning disability
B. Developmental delay
Select all of the following ways to help meet moral needs.
A. Allow children to figure out their own boundaries and expectations
B. Discuss ethical dilemmas
C. Remind children of rules and expectations
D. Talk with children about the difference between right and wrong
B, C, and D
Select all of the following which are considered physical developmental milestones for preschoolers.
A. Counting and grouping objects
B. Jumping
C. Kicking a ball
D. Naming colors
B. Jumping & C. Kicking a ball
Lila has just begun to constantly ask her mother "why" and play "real life" in her play kitchen. Based on these milestones, how old might Lila be?
A. 12 months
B. 18 months
C. Three years
D. Five years
C. Three years
According to the presentation, which of the following is NOT a skill a child entering kindergarten should be expected to have?
A. Complete a simple puzzle
B. Copy or draw basic shapes
C. Read 3-5 word sentences
D. Use scissors to cut
C. Read 3-5 word sentences
Developmental disabilities can be outgrown
A. True
B. False
B. False
____ skills helpful for children to attain ____ to entering ____ include the ability to speak in ____ sentences, use words to express ____ needs and wants, and ____ basic two-step directions.
Word Bank: Complete, Kindergarten, Language, Personal, Prior, Understand
Language skills helpful for children to attain prior to entering kindergarten include the ability to speak in complete sentences, use words to express personal needs and wants, and understand basic two-step directions.
Building large block towers is considered a(n) ______ developmental milestone.
A. Fine motor
B. Gross motor
C. Intellectual
D. Social
A. Fine motor
A 4-5 year old child should be able to focus on an activity for approximately ______.
A. 10 to 15 minutes
B. 15 to 20 minutes
C. 25 to 30 minutes
D. 30 to 45 minutes
A. 10 to 15 minutes
Children who are able to be separated from parents and guardians without becoming overly upset are displaying emotional readiness for kindergarten.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Growth refers to constant increase in ____ size. Development refers to growth in _____ capacity. Psychomotor capacity refers to ____ in physical, _____, emotional and social areas.
Word Bank: Changes, Intellectual, Physical, Psychomotor
Growth refers to constant increase in physical size. Development refers to growth in psychomotor capacity. Psychomotor capacity refers to changes in physical, intellectual, emotional and social areas.
Under which of the 4 developmental pillars (Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Emotional & Social, Intellectual & Language) do these three traits belong?
1. Ability to find ways to solve disagreements
2. Ability to show a variety of emotions
3. Ability to show concern for others
Emotional & Social