Physical Development
What are gross motor skills?
These involve large body movements like walking, running, and bending.
What are core academics?
Intellectual development includes math, science, and these types of basic studies
What are facial expressions?
Infants use these and body language to show how they are feeling inside.
What is proximity?
Social interaction for an infant starts with being in close "this" to a caregiver.
What is breast milk (or formula)?
This is the primary liquid nutrition recommended for the first 6 months of life.
What are fine motor skills?
This type of physical development involves small movements like eye-hand coordination and grasping.
What is scaffolding?
This term describes providing activities for each day of the year to promote learning
What is cortisol?
Keeping this "stress hormone" level low helps children grow and develop.
What is socialize?
Taking children to the park or library helps them do this with other children.
What is 6 months?
At this age (in months), it is generally recommended to start introducing soft solid foods.
What is coordination?
This is the ability to move different body parts together in a smooth, efficient way.
What is critical thinking?
This intellectual skill involves a child being able to analyze and solve problems.
What is manage them?
Emotional development includes acknowledging feelings and learning how to do this to them
What is the Zone of Proximal Development
This is the gap between what a child can do alone versus with help.
What is iron?
This nutrient is vital for brain development and is often found in fortified infant cereals.
What are sensory motor skills?
These allow infants to process information through touch, sight, and sound.
What is language?
Intellectual development includes cognitive awareness, mannerisms, and this.
What is the internal working model?
This is the internal map or "working model" a child builds about themselves.
What are cultural/social norms?
Within the social slice, children learn these, which include customs and laws.
What are choking hazards?
Popcorn, whole grapes, and hard candies are dangerous for toddlers because they are these.
What is physical growth?
Constant repetition and play enhance this from birth through adolescence.
What are cognitive skills?
These skills include personal awareness and phonics/reading.
What is the Emotional slice?
Children need this specific "slice" of development to grow up healthy and productive
What are macrosystems?
These include nationalities and laws as they relate to family involvement in education.
What is whole milk?
Between 12–24 months, toddlers should drink this type of milk for healthy brain fats.