Growth and development
between what ages is a child referred to as a preschooler
3-5 years old
Do all children development milestones at the same age
they all reach milestones around the same time but not the exact same time because all children learn and react to things differently
should a 2 year old drink a full cup of milk or eat a entire apple/banana at one time. Why or why not
no , because they have smaller stomachs and only need a small amount to satisfy their needs
List 3 basic hygiene skills that children can learn between the ages of 1 and 3
washing, dental care, using toilet
How to reduce choking
chew slowly and for correct amount of time
What factor, besides genes and heredity, influence growth and physical development
Nutrition, health, and life experience
How can learning about development milestones help caregivers plan activities
they help caregivers plan appropriate activities for their age
Give examples how to make meals more appealing when it comes to color and texture
add more color, brightly colored fruits like strawberries and grapes and crackers, cheese, or cut up juicy grapes add texture
Should toddlers be expected to brush their own teeth? Explain why or why not
no because their brushing will be ineffective and they need help to fully clean their teeth
How to reduce sunburn
wear protective hats and sunscreen
At what age should a child start going to the dentist
18 months, so they can start to become comfortable with dentists
What dose Developmental appropriate describe
Ensuring that goals and experiences are suited to their learning and development and challenging enough to promote their progress and interest
Give examples how to make meals more appealing when it comes to temperature and shape
cut sandwiches into triangles stars and hearts for shape and cold food, warm food for different temperature
What does physical readiness mean ?
Children are ready to control their bladder and bowel functions which involves sphincter muscles
How to reduce poisoning
lock up strong household cleaning products
Which skill requires greater dexterity walking steadily or turning on a faucet
Fine motor skill, because you have to use your hands
list gross motor ages skills 12 months - 3 years
may walk alone or while holding caregivers hand, walks well, walks with more coordination and confidence, alternates feet going up stairs but not going
Give 2 tips for parents who are trying to teach their child good eating habits
share nutritious meals with child and let them help make meals
How to prevent slips in bathtub
Use no slip stickers or a rubber mat on bottom of the tub
How to reduce risk of unsafe toys
dont buy toys that could harm them like small toys, legos, little cars
What does the brain do in sensory interaction
Combining the outcome from multiple senses to create a whole picture
List fine motor skills ages 12 months - 3 years
Turns several pages of a book at a time, stacks from 2-4 blocks, stacks 6 blocks, stack 8 blocks
compare the self feeding abilities of 1, 2, and 3 year olds
1 year olds eat finger foods that are fairly soft, 2 year olds can feed themselves and learn to use a fork, 3 year olds are skillful at using a spoon and fork
What are signs that a child is physically and emotionally ready for toilet training
sphincter muscles are developed and emotionally readiness
How to reduce traffic accidents
ride in car seat, buckled in, facing forward