Growing Bodies
What is the expected amount of inches a child should grow per year?
2.5-3 inches
Around 2.5 to 3 inches per year.
By age 3, children have _____the neural connections of adults
Double, x2
What two methods does Erikson use in his study?
Initiative and guilt
Through what method do teachers show/teach social interactions and dynamics?
Give an example! :)
Through play
Ex: showing a puppet show about sharing
What are the typical milestone ages?
Ages 3, 4, and 5.
How many pounds should a child gain per year?
3-5 pounds.
At what ages do preschoolers master sounds and phonetics?
3-5
What are the four main types of play?
Functional play, constructive play, associative play, and cooperative play
What are the two types of guidance?
Direct and Indirect
How many words in a sentence should a 3 year old be able to say?
5-6
What things contribute to your height and weight?
Heredity, environment, nutrition, healthcare, physical activity, and sleep.
According to Piaget, the preoperational stage occurs between what ages?
2 and 7
What things affect identity?
Family, peers, media, and culture(environment)
True or False: Harsh punishment stops bad behavior.
False: There need to be logical and brief consequences for bad behabior in order to teach the child why their behavior is not okay and how to fix it.
What number should a 4 year old be able to count to and above?
10 or higher
How many hours of sleep should a child get per day?
11-13
(And one daily nap)
Name 3 of the windows of opportunity.
Conversational skills & 2nd language
Self-control
Initiative & self-esteem
Pre-literacy & love of learning
Friendship/sharing
Emotion regulation & conflict management
Problem-solving/decision-making
True or False: The presence of an adult decreases the chance of two or more preschoolers successfully resolving a conflict.
False: preschoolers model adults when it comes to problem solving and apologies, so having them there increases the chance of success.
What are the three main types of readiness a teacher should look for in preschoolers?
Physical, cognitive, and social readiness
(10 extra points if they included educational/school skills)
True or False: A 5 year old can't tumble.
What is the name for wetting the bed at night?
Enuresis
What is the typical sequence of language development?
Phonology → morphology → syntax → semantics→ pragmatics
What does DAP stand for?
DAP means Developmentally Appropriate Practices
DIP means Developmentally Inappropriate Practices, which embody a one size fits all rule.
What are the three steps a teacher should take when a problem arises?
1. Ensure safety
2. Recognize patterns
3. Assess needs
What giftedness or concerns signal a developmental difference?
Physical, cognitive, language, and behavioral(social)