Prenatal Development
What is the name of the fine hair that covers a fetus during the second trimester?
What is lanugo?
At what age do most children begin walking independently?
What is 10–12 months?
What is object permanence?
What is understanding that objects exist even when not seen?
What is the bond formed between an infant and a caregiver called?
What is attachment?
True or False: A newborn’s brain is about 50% of its adult size at birth.
What is true?
At what week can a fetus typically survive outside the womb with medical intervention?
What is 22 weeks?
Define gross motor skills and give one example.
What are skills involving large muscle movements, like running?
At what age do children typically engage in symbolic play?
What is 24 months?
At what age do children typically begin to show empathy?
What is 3–4 years?
What is the term for the reflex where a baby turns its head toward a touch on the cheek?
What is the rooting reflex?
Name two key developments that occur during the first trimester.
What are a regular heartbeat and the formation of all major organs?
What is the purpose of tummy time for infants?
What is strengthening neck, shoulder, and arm muscles?
True or False: Cognitive development only refers to language skills.
What is false?
Name two ways caregivers can support emotional development in young children.
What are offering consistent routines and responding to emotions with empathy?
What are three benefits of tummy time?
What are preventing flat spots, improving head control, and strengthening muscles?
Which prenatal test measures blood sugar levels to check for gestational diabetes?
What is glucose screening?
Name two physical milestones a two-year-old typically achieves.
What are climbing stairs and kicking a ball?
Name one activity that supports cognitive development in toddlers.
What is reading books, solving puzzles, or playing with blocks?
What is the progression of play stages from birth to age five?
What are solitary play, parallel play, associative play, and cooperative play?
What is the age range for toddlers?
What is 1–3 years?
What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?
What is providing oxygen and nutrients to the baby and removing waste?
What is the recommended amount of daily physical activity for toddlers?
What is 60 minutes?
Explain why pretend play is an important part of cognitive development.
What is fostering creativity, problem-solving, and understanding of social roles?
Why is secure attachment important for early emotional development?
What is providing a foundation for trust, social relationships, and self-regulation?
Name three key areas of development that should be balanced for healthy child growth.
What are physical, cognitive, and emotional/social development?