Toddler Physical Development
What generally marks the beginning of the toddler stage?
Walking
Good ___________ is the cornerstone for healthy child development.
Nutrition
The tendency to perceive, interpret, and understand the world in one's own terms.
Egocentrism
What age range is the best time to learn a new language?
0-6 years old
Becoming more skilled at running, jumping, early throwing, and kicking, catching a bounced ball are what type of motor development?
Gross Motor Development
Arms up
Feet far apart (wide stance)
Feet turned out
Small steps
What processes does nutrition impact within their body?
Brain function, heart function, eyes, and even the immune system.
Doing the opposite of what others ask to be done is known as what?
Negativism
According to Jean Piaget, toddlers and preschoolers are in what stage of development?
Preoperational Stage (2-7 years old)
Beginning to use children's blunt-tip scissors is what type of motor development?
Fine Motor Development
What happens to the growth grate in the toddler stage?
Slows down
What a child eats will have a big impact on what 4 things? *Will accept 2 of the 4*
Mood
Behavior
Thoughts
Emotions
A release of violent anger or frustration exhibited by screaming, kicking, crying, etc.
Temper Tantrum
Preschoolers and toddlers understand terms that are ____________ (hands-on and tangible).
Concrete
Managing a spoon and fork neatly while eating is what type of motor skill?
Fine Motor Skill
List the age range when children usually start walking.
Typically between 9-18 months old
Children should start feeding themselves simple ________ ________.
Finger Foods
__________ is known as independence or wanting to be able to do things for one's self.
Autonomy
Putting objects into sets based on common traits.
Classification
Doing a heel-to-toe walk is what type of motor skill?
Gross Motor Development
On average, how many lbs do toddlers gain in their second year of life?
3-5 lbs
What are the 5 food groups recommended for all children?
Dairy
Proteins
Vegetables
Fruits
Grains
Playing next to another child, but not with them is known as what type of play?
Parallel Play
Even though one property of an object changes, the other properties remain the same.
Conservation
Self-dressing is what type of motor skill?
Fine Motor Development