Infants
Babies put toys in their mouths to learn about this.
What is taste?
Toddlers are starting to develop a sense of ____, so they like making their own choices.
What is independence?
Interactive lessons can help counteract _____, as many adolescents experience after a long day at school.
What is boredom?
These are some things infants become aware of.
What is senses and abilities?
(taste, touch, smell, hearing)
Toddlers love to copy adults and older children, which is known as ___.
What is imitation?
Cognitive growth in adolescents helps them face challenges and make these independently.
What is mature decisions?
Infants begin to understand this concept when they realize that crying can get a caregiver's attention.
What is cause and effect?
Name one example of a sensory material that helps toddlers explore and learn.
What is sand, clay, or sounds?
A good learning environment for adolescents is one where they feel _____, allowing them to learn without fear of judgment.
What is safe?
This key cognitive milestone allows infants to track objects and people moving around them, helping them build an understanding of their environment.
What is spatial awareness?
To support independence, learning materials should be stored in these types of locations.
What are low, accessible places?
Encouraging this type of thinking can help adolescents approach problems from different angles and expand their understanding.
What is critical thinking?
Older infants demonstrate problem-solving abilities. Give an example of a problem an infant might solve and how they might do it.
What is rolling a toy forward to bring it within reach?
Pretending a block is a car or using a toy kitchen to "cook" food is an example of ______.
What is symbolic play?
The transition from concrete to more abstract thinking in adolescents allows them to engage in this type of reasoning.
What is deductive reasoning?