SAC Development
What is the age range for a school age child?
5 or 6-12 years old
The gender that develops faster is..
Girls
This type of activity allows children to explore, create, and learn through hands-on experiences
What season does spring break happen in?
Spring
What sport is played during March Madness?
Basketball
Give TWO physical skills that typically develop in school-age children that help them become more independent
tying shoes, using scissors, getting dressed independently (answers may vary)
growth spurts, a period of rapid growth, could signal..
Puberty
A preschool classroom has scissors, markers, and puzzles placed on low shelves. Why is this important?
So children can access materials independently
This city is famous for hosting large spring break crowds, especially college students
Miami
This is what fans fill out to predict the winners of each March Madness game
A bracket
Children ages 6–8 begin showing improvement in this important physical skill needed for sports and movement
Coordination
At what age is puberty a bit TOO early and should be discussed with a pediatrician?
8
Activities in a preschool classroom should be what _______________, meaning they are appropriate for a child’s age and development
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Each year, U.S. college students spend about how much on spring break trips?
A. $100 million
B. $500 million
C. $1 billion
D. $5 billion
C. $1 billion
How many teams compete in the NCAA March Madness tournament?
68 teams
In Illinois, the kindergarten cutoff date is
September 1
On average, how many inches do children grow each year during middle childhood?
About 2 inches
Why is snack time important in a preschool classroom besides just eating?
Social skills, routines, sharing, independence, conversation
In Canada, what is spring break commonly called?
March Break
If a team keeps winning in March Madness, what is the FINAL round called where the last teams compete before the championship?
Final Four
Approximately how many students are enrolled in kindergarten in Illinois public schools annually? (I will accept a number range)
119,000 to 122,000
In one elementary classroom, some students are much taller than others. What is the MAIN reason for this?
Genetics or timing of development
Most popular preschool toy brand sold in 2025
The modern tradition of spring break began in what year?
1938
Who won the 2025 March Madness tournament?
Florida