Glossary Terms
An activity children do for fun and enjoyment, which also helps them learn, explore, and grow.
What is play?
This type of play is all about movement and energy. Examples include riding bikes and playing soccer.
What is active play?
How many questions does a 3 year old ask a day on average?
A) 50-60
B) 400+
C) 100-300
D) 70-90
What is C, 100-300?
Gaining new knowledge, understanding, or habits through practice, experience, or being taught by someone else.
What is learning?
A combination of healthy risk, freedom, and playtime, it relies on a child's curious and experimental choices...
E.g. Climbing a tree, play fighting
What is risky play?
Between the ages of 2 and 5, roughly how many new words does a child add to their vocabulary every single day on average?
A) 3 to 5 words
B) 10 to 12 words
C) 1 word every two days
D) 20 to 25 words
What is A, 3 to 5 words?
Making sure every single child feels welcome, valued, and able to join in on activities, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities.
What is inclusion?
When children unite to achieve a common goal, they are engaging in _______.
What is cooperative play?
At what age does definitive hand dominance (being clearly right- or left-handed) typically occur in young children?
A) 6 to 12 months
B) 18 to 24 months
C) 4 to 5 years
D) 7 to 8 years
What is C, 4 to 5 years?
Something that perfectly matches the age, physical size, and maturity level of a child.
What is age-appropriate?
_________ is any activity that stimulates a child's five senses.
What is sensory play?
By the time a child turns 5 years old, their brain has already grown to what percentage of its full adult size?
A) 50%
B) 65%
C) 75%
D) 90%
What is D, 90%?
The natural changes, growth, and milestones that happen in a child's body, mind, and behavior as they get older.
What is development?
The benefits of this type of play include:
- Nurtures, creativity and imagination
- Develops problem solving skills
What is pretend or dramatic play?
While the average adult laughs about 15 to 17 times a day, roughly how many times does an average 3- to 5-year-old laugh in a single day?
A) 50 times
B) 100 times
C) 300 to 400 times
D) 800 times
What is C, 300-400 times?