Words to Know
What is the meaning of versatile
has many different uses
True or False: All Children Develop at the same rate?
False: Children should follow a general guide of development but every child is different
Name two ways to make sure your home is safe for children.
Cap unused outlets, secure cords to the floor or wall, check toys, dispose of trash, keep doors to unsafe areas locked, keep traffic paths cleared.
For minor burns what should you do and what should you NOT do?
Put the burn under cold water
DO NOT put butter or ice on the burn
When should children be washing their hands? (Give 4 times)
before and after eating
after using the restroom
after blowing or wiping their noses
after handling a cut or sore
after handling pets
after handling garbage
after handling shoes
What is the definition of moral?
What society deems as acceptable; in a story, a lesson about right or wrong
What is the difference between cognitive development and emotional development?
Cognitive has to do with the brain, learning, processing information. Emotional is responding with feelings, applying problem-solving, make decisions, gain degrees of independence.
While children are eating, list three rules to live by.
always stay with them while they are eating, keep hot liquids away from them. cut food into bite-sized pieces, serve soft foods that are easy to swallow.
What are the signs of a broken bone?
limb in an unnatural position, bone felt or visible at the injury site, and extreme pain
You should never leave a child alone in a car, what are some ways that you can remind yourself to get your child out of the car?
put your purse/wallet in the back seat
put an object in the window as a reminder
ect
What all makes up child abuse?
inappropriate physical, verbal, mental, or emotional treatment
What are the 5 developmental stages?
Emotional, cognitive, social, physical, and language
The proper way to pick up broken glass to prevent injury is...
pick up the large pieces and then with a wet paper towel wipe up the area to pick up the shards.
Should you call for emergency medical assistance first or a parent first in an emergency situation?
You should call for emergency medical assistance first and then the parents immediately afterwards
What are three ways to prevent falls?
Never leave an infant alone on a table, bed, or couch
Use protective gates, doorknob covers, playpens, and fenced yards
keep crib sides up
anchor rugs, shelves, and bookcases
Use mats in the bath
The toys have the ability to last, they don't break easily, they are _________
Durable
A 4-year-old becomes upset if someone laughs at her mistake. What area of development does that address?
Emotional Development
When outdoors children should be allowed to play in what circumstances? (list 3)
with supervision, after the toys have been checks, make sure the equipment is clean, neat, the equipment is anchored to the ground, make sure the weather conditions are safe, ect.
In case of poisoning, why is it important to have the container available?
So that you can read the label for first aid measure, or so that you can give good information to poison control.
How do you know if a TV show or movie is age appropriate?
allows the child to see more of the world than they would normally be able to see?
free from violence that may frighten or upset the child
free from pressure advertising
encourages creativity and the development of the child's imagination
Why is being consistent with children important?
Language Development: development of speech and communication using sound and words.
-Can follow simple instructions
-Can participate in simple conversation
-Begins to understand the meaning of words in context
-Learns 1-2 words each day
List three foods that you should not feed your children.
nuts, grapes, hard candy, popcorn, honey, and peanut butter
In what way is the care for a choking child different for infants and for children 1 or older?
Show visual examples of each/.
Infants: lay them face down on your forearm and slap the infants back
Children: you will do the Heimlich maneuver.
What are three characteristics of appropriate stories for children?
Help develop vocabulary and reading skills
have colorful illustrations
stimulate the imagination
contains interesting places, people, or action events
free of biases or prejudices against gender, race, age, and disabilities
teach a skill, value, or moral
appropriate for age range and interests.