Physical Development
What are the first permanent teeth to appear?
6-year old molars
What is a common reason that children tell deliberate lies?
To avoid punishment
To get attention from adults
To please other people
who would be a peer of a five-year-old?
a kindergartener
“Big bad bumblebee”
Alliteration
At most schools, what determines when a child can enter kindergarten?
when the child reaches his or her fifth birthday
when the child has learned to read
when the child can play well with others
Which term identifies ease and skill in physical activity?
Dexterity
What characteristic most clearly marks emotional development for a four- to six-year-old?
independence
What is the best way that a parent can teach moral behavior?
by modeling moral behavior in everyday life
Which type of intelligence is an architect most likely to be strong in?
Spacial
Why might a parent want to arrange for a child to play with some of her future classmates before starting kindergarten?
So that she will feel more comfortable when she starts school.
How many meals and snacks should be included in a healthful meal plan for four- to six-year-olds?
Five or six
What is an appropriate way for an adult to respond to a five-year-old’s fears?
listen carefully to the fear
help the child feel able to face the fear
accept the child’s feelings without judgment
What does gossip by five-year-olds indicate?
the behaviors the group values
How might you describe a child with an egocentric viewpoint?
He sees the world in terms of his own thoughts and feelings.
What should children know before they start kindergarten?
Their full name
How many hours of sleep do four- to six-year-olds need every night?
10-12 hours
What should a parent do first if the parent wants to help a child deal with tension and worry?
determine the cause of the stress
Why do preschoolers become increasingly self-confident?
They learn new skills.
They learn to deal with unfamiliar situations.
They learn to make some decisions on their own.
Which of the multiple intelligences involves the potential to understand the intentions, desires, and motivations of others?
Interpersonal
To whose behavior should children be encouraged to compare their own accomplishments?
Their own past behavior.
How does the body change between ages four and seven?
Children’s bodies become slimmer.
Which term identifies the process of learning to base one’s behavior on beliefs about what is right and wrong?
moral development
How is a child likely to express sibling rivalry?
tattling
What forms the basis of learning for four- to six-year-olds?
Experiences
What is the most common cause of playground injury?
falling off equipment