Toddlers

Toddler Physical Development

100

Toddlers usually walk in this way...

Toes pointed outwards, feet far apart, wobbly, arms out etc... 

200

The parents should be taking part in this everyday to ensure that their kids muscles are being effectively exercised 

"Active Play"

300

True or False: Every toddler develops their gross and fine motor skills at the same time (2 years old)

FALSE- every toddler develops their gross and fine motor skills at their own rate 

400

Gross motor skills in an average 1 year old should include... 

Crawling, beginning/learning to run 

500

True or False: As a toddler, children should be able to walk up and down stairs with ease 

False: children typically start by sliding down the stairs and slowly begin to step down in a very wobbly way 

Toddler Emotional Development

100

True or False: toddlers, specifically 2 year olds, are very egocentric 

True 

200

A parent should do this to deal with a toddlers self-centeredness... 

Allow the child to make its own decisions and remain patient 

300

You should not raise your voice at a child during a temper tantrum (as it will only encourage the toddler). Instead... 

Distract the child

400

Is sibling rivarly a form of jealousy?

Yes! 

500

When does separation anxiety typically begin?

At around 8 months 

Toys for Tots

100

True or False: Toys with sharp edges are encouraged by doctors 

False: could potentially be very, very dangerous 

200

What is one of the main things you should look for while picking out toys?

That they will greatly improve the child gross or fine motor skills

300

Should toys for toddlers be toys that could be use in an active way or in a more sit-down/relaxing type of way? 

Active way- toddlers are extremely active 

400

Some saftey features in toys a parent should be looking for includes...

Not flammable, no sharp edges, easy to care for, etc..

500

What is the best toy of all? 

"Time spent with your child!!"

Toddler Cognitive Development

100

List one of the 4 main methods of learning:

Trial and Error, Incidental Learning, Imitation, or Directed Learning

200

True or False: 1 year olds can (sometimes) find hidden objects 

True 

300

During what age is the Sensorimotor Stage? 

12-24 months 

400

When is the Preoperational stage?

Ages 2-7

500

How many words should a 2 year old be able to say?

272 words

Toddler Moral Development

100

"Toddlers learn the _____ their parents and other caregivers set..."

Rules

200

Who can be a good role model to a toddler?

Everyone! Specifically parents, other caregivers, and teachers

300

Inner sense of right and wrong

Conscience 

400

What do toddlers begin to understand about how their actions effect others?

They understand that what they do and say can make someone happy (smile) or unhappy (frown)

500

True or False: With a good role model, a toddlers behavior will surely get worse

False of course! The better the role model, the better the childs behavior