Infancy
Can babies misbehave on purpose?
They do not have the capacity yet to make decisions on their behavior, nor can they plan what they will do
Can toddlers control their feelings?
No, they are completely transparent in the way they react.
Can preschoolers make plans?
They can better recognize objects for more uses than what is intended.
Why do early school aged kids ask so many questions?
Their brains are developing at an all time high speed, and they are so curious about everything.
What is an example of unconscious conditioning?
Rooting for milk
Why must toddlers have the freedom to explore safely?
So that they may suffice their curiosity and try to find out how things work around them.
How can we communicate successfully with preschoolers?
Why are they so hurtful with their words sometimes?
They are gaining their skills to express themselves with their words.
When a baby hears a set of keys rattling, and thinks it is time to leave. This is...
classical conditioning.
Why must we provide a safe environment for toddlers to move about?
Toddlers have zero concept of safety yet. They do not yet know boundries.
How can we help preschoolers use their words instead of actions to communicate?
We can offer a safe place with pictures of emotions to help them understand how they feel.
Why are school-aged children obsessed with fairness?
Their concrete operational perspective keeps them from seeing all sides of the story so they cannot see why "its not fair."
Stress or trauma can start them crying.
Why do toddlers seem possessive all of the time?
They do not have the capacity to put mentally put themselves in the place of others.
Are friendships important at the preschool age?
Yes, they need to learn how to be kind and play with other kids on a regular basis.
How can we support their self-esteem?
We be constantly giving them good criticism and encouraging their good behaviors.
Can babies understand body language?
Yes
Why is it common to see toddler with security blankets or pacifiers?
They use them as coping mechanisms for the big world.
How can I support independence in preschoolers?
Why do school-aged kids not like going to daycare.
They have resentment from being in daycare from a very young age, and are not allowed to act in a crazy way around all of the young children.