What is a way to tell a toddler that the stove is not a safe place to play so that they will understand?
Ex) Hot, don't touch. (Something short and in words they will understand)
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A two year old would be in which of Piaget's stages of development?
Preoperational Stage
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Two word utterances is a language milestone typically reached at what age?
What is 18-24 months
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What word will a toddler most likely use when asserting ownership of something?
Mine!
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Name 3 physical movements a toddler can perform...
Running, jumping, bending over, spinning, standing on one foot breifly, dancing, climbing
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As a caregiver, you hear a toddler say "me want wa-wa". Should you correct the child or encourage the "baby talk"?
It is better for the child if you repeat the sentence by saying "You wan't water?" instead of encouraging incorrect speech. Encouraging baby talk is confusing for them when they are trying to learn the real words for things.
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If you animate a puppet Elmo for a toddler, how do they react?
a)like it's the real Elmo
b)like it's you pretending to be Elmo
A) Like it's the real Elmo
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Most toddler's words are about how many syllables?
two or three
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What types of physical games would toddlers be able to understand and play correctly (according to the rules)?
Games like tag and hide and seek
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Which eating utensils can toddler easily feed themselves with?
Just a spoon
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A toddler has observed a caregiver blow on their hot food before eating it. The next time that toddler is given a meal, he or she will most likely...
a)blow on the food only if it is hot
b)blow on the food regardless of whether it is hot or cold
c) not make the connection and just eat the food
B) blow on the food regardless of whether it is hot or cold
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In a 2-3 year old child's theory of mind, what three things does this child begin to understand
Emotions, perceptions and desires.
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About how many words are in a typical toddler sentence?
three to four
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According to Bowlby's conceptualization of attachment, in phase 4 (from 24 months on) children are able to do this
Have awareness of others' feelings, goals, and plans and will take these things into account when making their own decisions and actions
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What is the average weight range for a 24 month old girl and boy?
Girl:22.5 to 32 lbs
Boy:23.5 to 33.5 lbs
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What is one way a caregiver can reinforce a toddler's positive actions?
Acknowledge and describe how that was good behavior, Reward the child.
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What type of problem solving do toddlers most often use?
Trial and Error or active exporation
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What is a common way of communicating with toddlers before they can speak?
Sign language
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When you ask a toddler how they think their crying friend feels, what will they most likely say?
She is sad
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About how long will a toddler engage in continuous aerobic activity at one time?
At least 15 minutes at a time
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As a caregiver, what are 2 appropriate ways to discipline a toddler?
Time-out, in a serious tone explain why their actions were not ok, loss of a privilege
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If a toddler is doing a puzzle and discovers that a piece does not fit in a slot, will he or she
a)keep trying to put that piece in that spot
b)try something different
B) try something different
Toddlers build on previous knowledge and alter their behavior to accomodate new knowledge.
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What are 3 of the most common sign language signs taught to toddlers and infants?
More, water, please, all done, thank you
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A toddler is putting on his shoes. He is struggling and you ask him if he wants help. He will probably say (yes or no)
No. Toddlers are always trying to find more ways that they can be independent.
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What is the average height range for both a 24 month old girl and a 24 month old boy?