Toddlers #1
A toddler refers to a child that is ___ to ___ years old.
1 - 3
This is an additional dose of a vaccine that was administered earlier on in a child's life. It is given to boost the immune system again.
Booster Shot
What does a toddler need to physically be able to do in order to potty train?
Walk and pull up and down pants
Preschoolers are ___ to ___ years old.
3-5
What are 3 important things that kids should know when starting kinergarten?
1) Full Name
2) Address
3) Phone Number
Toddlers and children learn best through ______________.
Imitation
Immunizations (vaccinations) are given to create ___________ in a child.
Immunity/Protection
What is the difference between a nanny and a babysitter?
Nanny's are full-time and sometimes live in the home. Babysitters are often just used when needed (date nights, last second meetings, etc.)
Teaching preschoolers right from wrong is extremely important. This is called ____________.
Morals or morality
Name 3 things that a child must be able to do in order to transition from preschool to kindergarten:
1) Follow Directions
2) Complete Tasks
3) Listen
4) Be Patient
5) Manage personal needs
Toddlers struggle the most with _____________.
Patience
While using sign language with a toddler it is important that the parent _________ and _________.
Points and Speaks
Some children have to see a new food up to ___ times before they feel brave enough to try it.
TEN!
____________ is the belief in one's own abilities. This is something we should always help preschoolers develop.
Self-Confidence
What are two different activities that allow children to express their feelings, develop fine motor skills and express their creativity.
Art and Music
Think back on the videos we watched with the toddlers and marshmallow/candy challenge. What was this testing in toddlers?
Self-Control
What is the main reason toddlers fight sleep?
Fear of missing out (FOMO!)
It TYPICALLY takes ___ to ___ months potty train a toddler.
3-6
Most times, a preschoolers fears stem from their _____________.
Imagination
______________, especially those shared with adults, form the basis for children’s learning.
Experiences
When setting rules and boundaries for toddlers, you should make sure that they are clear and ______________.
Consistent
There are two different types of exemptions to getting childhood vaccinations. What are they?
Lack of physical activity and technological advances lead to a sedentary lifestyle, which in turn can cause:
Childhood Obesity
What are two things that influence a child's PHYSICAL development?
Heredity and Nutrition
What are 3 reasons that kids lie?
1) Attention
2) Avoid getting in trouble
3) To please