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What is the term for the process of growth in size and strength in toddlers?
Physical Development
What does a toddler’s intellectual development focus on?
Language skills, problem-solving, and memory
What emotion becomes common in toddlers as they try to express independence?
Anger or frustration (TANTRUMS)
What is parallel play?
When toddlers play alongside each other without interacting.
What does DAP stand for?
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
At what age do most toddlers begin walking independently?
12-18 months
What is the most beneficial activity parents can do to help their children develop intellectually?
Reading to them
Name one way toddlers express their emotions.
Through crying, laughing, or facial expressions.
At what age do toddlers begin showing empathy towards others?
Around 2 years old.
Why are developmentally appropriate activities important for toddlers?
They match the child’s abilities and promote learning in a fun and engaging way.
Name two fine motor skills a toddler typically develops.
picking up small objects and using a spoon
At what age do toddlers typically begin to string two to three words together in a sentence?
Around 2
What is a common emotional milestone for toddlers around age 2?
Learning to say "no" and asserting independence.
Name one way a toddler might socialize with others
Sharing toys
Give an example of a DAP activity for toddlers.
Finger painting to encourage fine motor skills and creativity.
In the first year of life, babies typically ________ in weight.
triple
What concept do toddlers struggle to understand, which involves things existing even when out of sight?
Object Perminance
How does attachment affect a toddler’s emotional development?
A strong attachment helps toddlers feel secure and confident.
What is one of the first ways infants communicate socially with their caregivers?
smiling
How can caregivers ensure that activities are developmentally appropriate?
By considering the child’s age, abilities, and interests.
What are gross motor skills, and give an example related to toddlers.
large muscle skills..... and Mrs. K will decide
How do toddlers typically learn new information?
PLAY-Through exploration, imitation, and asking questions.
What are two strategies caregivers can use to support healthy emotional development in toddlers?
Providing consistent care and helping label emotions, telling them you love them
Sarah and Lily are playing with blocks. Sarah builds a tower, and Lily starts helping by passing blocks to Sarah. They communicate and work together to build the structure. What type of social play are Sarah and Lily engaging in?
Cooperative Play
Why is it important to consider individual differences when planning developmentally appropriate activities?
Kids develop at different rates and have different learning styles