1
t/f
Developmentally, building relationships is a critical part of middle childhood and adolescence development.
true
What does the acronym for STEM mean
Technology
Engineering
Math
Include children in__________.
Planning
Fine motor skills development slows down around age ______
14
What are key characteristics of Infants/Toddlers?
Rapid growth, learning to speak, developing a sense of trust, developing autonomy
Which of the following factors can negatively impact brain growth and function during adolescence?
Alcohol and drug use
Head injury
Poor nutrition
Sleep deprivation
At the age of ____ or ____, a growth spurt occurs in the brain.
8 or 9
Provide the definition of the following terms
Laps-
Naps-
Snacks-
Raps-
Laps- burning energy, physical movement
Naps- quiet area, calming center
snacks- eating,
Raps- talking to children about their day and who they are as a person
As in younger children, encouragement, positive ____________, offering _______, and _________ are effective strategies in working with school-age children and youth.
reinforcement, choices, redirection
What are key characteristics of Preschool-aged children?
Gaining strength and coordination, gaining control of emotions
Name two goals to support children and youth as they develop
Respect and recognize boundaries
Build and manage relationships
Develop life skills
Development of the ______ ______ allows the child to understand responsibility, make ethical decisions, and plan ahead. This is a critical piece in moral development.
frontal cortex
When does a child’s cognitive development begin and end
at birth
though we never stop learning, our sensitivity in our brain stops at age 5
t/f
Licensing is a legal requirement issued by the government .
true
What are key characteristics of School-age children?
Friendships with same gender, uneven physical growth, logical thinking, problem-solving
What does pragmatics refer to in the context of language development in school-age children?
their ability to contribute to conversations, use humor appropriately, and follow the social rules of language
As children grow older, they become ______, more ________, and _______.
stronger, coordinated, and faster.
Rote counting is counting numbers in order from memorization, rational is actually counting numbers out in order to figure out how many there are, number "ness" is knowing and understanding the quantity
Accreditation is a voluntary way for programs and centers to show they meet standards and use best practices.
— True
What are key characteristics of Early Adolescence?
Growth spurt, thinking becomes more abstract, mood swings
Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers all seem to have the same predictability to their overall development. During middle childhood, gender begins to play a role in the overall development; as well as the other factors such as: (List 3 out of the 7)
genetics, environment, hormones, disease, nutrition, ethic origin
Approximately _____ percent of adolescents are diagnosed with a mental disorder.
20
List 3 words to describe adolescence
independent, takes more risk, test the value of their family, transition
Healthy mental health habits developed during childhood and adolescence help set the stage for positive mental health in adulthood.
What are three examples of these healthy habits?
coping skills, resilience, good judgement
What are key characteristics of Late Adolescence?
Reaches full height, increased empathy, strong desire for independence