Toddlers
What age range are toddlers?
1-3
What is the middle childhood age known as?
6-12
The size of preschoolers varies due to individual growth patterns
True or False
True
What are the five areas of development?
Physical, Intellectual, social, emotional, moral,
What is an advantage of tummy time?
develop strong muscles
Which of the following is an example of a gross motor skill that toddlers develop?
How tall do they grow?
1 foot
Most children lose about 4-5 pounds per year during the preschool age.
True or False
False
Is it a way to motivate good behavior?
Yes
What provides stability in a baby's life?
It is an opportunities for children to learn more about themselves, the world and other people.
Which of the following is an example of a fine motor skill that toddlers develop?
Holding a crayon
Around what age do they start losing teeth?
During Middle childhood
Children have perfected maintaining cleanliness habits which is great, because poorly acquired habits can continue into adulthood.
True or False
False
What are the four principles of development?
Ability to do things that are complex and difficult Usually proceeds in stages and steps Can recede or Recess Inter-related
List 5 tummy time essential moves
Tummy to Tummy, Eye- Level smile, Lap soothe, Tummy, Tummy minute
What is the term for the brain getting rid of unused connections to make room for new connections?
pruning
How much weight do they gain?
Double their weight
List 3 gross motor skills
Stands on tip toe
Throw and catches
Hop on one foot briefly
What are the four reasons for misbehavior?
Stage of Growth, Unfulfilled Needs, Environment, Doesn’t know better
How can you communicate with your baby without using words?
The communication through sounds and facial expressions
What proportion is a toddler's head to its body?
1/5
What does a healthy myplate look like at lunch?
It should include at least 3 of the myplate groups.
List 3 fine motor skills
Put on and zip up their coat
Cut with scissors
Build a tower of 10 blocks
What are some positive guidance techniques?
Attention, Consistency, Respond to aggressive behavior in non- aggressive ways
What are a baby’s “first music”?
Music in the natural environment (mom/dad's music)