Prenatal Development
How long is a pregnancy?
9 months/ 40 weeks
Child care definition
broad term for any circumstance where a child is provided supervisio.
What is the #1 priority in a classroom?
Safety
What age do children start to read?
Children ages 6-7 can read simple stories.
Can it be prevented?
yes, yes it can
How long is each trimester?
12-13 weeks
Define “Trend”
Overall trajectory a society moves within
What should the general size of all things in the classroom be?
Child Size
Around what age do children start to walk?
9-18 months
How many shakes does it take to permanently injure a child?
1
Can babies see through the womb?
No
Define “Au Pair”
A nanny from a different country
Puzzles, blocks, and beads are toys that help develop what?
Fine Motor Skills
What size groups do three year olds operate the best in while playing?
2-3 children
What does it cause?
Life long brain damage, paralysis, and other non reversible symptoms.
What are false contractions called?
Braxton Hicks
Define “Nanny“
Live in full time babysitter
Where should the quiet lay areas be located?
Away from loud play.
At what age do children have meaningful connections/ friendships?
5 years old
What can care takers do to prevent shaken baby syndrome?
regulate their emotions, take breaks, ask for help, talk to someone.
What does C- section stand for?
Cesarean Section
Define “Rote counting“
Reciting numbers in order
What should fences in the outdoor play area be made out of?
Plastic coated chain link fence
At what age do children start to experience empathy?
2-4 years old
On average how many kids in the U.S. are reported with head trauma from shaken baby syndrome?
1000-3000 a year