Ages of Development
A child from 1-2 years old
A toddler
Include a variety of ____, such as strawberries and green peas.
Colors
The movement we make with large muscles like those in your arms, legs, and torso
Gross Motor Skills
The ability to make movements using the small muscles in your hands and wrists
Fine Motor Skills
Why should a baby stay seated while eating
To prevent choking
The age range of a child who goes to preschool
3-5 Years old
Choose different _____, such as crackers and cheese.
Textures
Gross Motor skill from 12-18 Months
Walking
(Other Answers acceptable)
Fine Motor Skill from age 12-18 Months
Picks up small objects with thumb
(Other Answers acceptable)
Why should you give your child toys that are age appropriate
To prevent risk of getting hurt
The changes in body proportions from age 2-3
Arms and legs lengthen
(The chest becomes larger around than the head and abdomen. Arms, legs, and torso lengthen.)
Vary the ____ on the plate, such as orange wedges and cucumber “cookies.”
Shapes
Gross Motor skill from 18-24 Months
Jumping in place
(Other Answers acceptable)
Fine Motor Skill from age 18-24 Months
Grasps crayons with a fist and scribbles
(Other Answers acceptable)
Why should you avoid using chemicals around children
To prevent them from getting poisoned
At what age should a child start going to the dentist
18 months
Include both ____ and ____ foods, such as corn and applesauce
Warm and Cold
(Temperature)
Gross Motor skill from 2-2.5 Years
Pushes self on wheeled toys
(Other Answers acceptable)
Fine Motor Skill from age2-2.5 Years
Turns one page of a book at a time
(Other Answers acceptable)
Why should you keep your baby away from hot objects
To prevent them from getting burned
Should a growing two-year-old drink a full cup of milk or eat an entire apple or banana at one time?
No
(That is too much)
Choose foods that are ____ for children to eat, such as cut-up spaghetti.
Easier
(Ease of eating)
Gross Motor skill from 2.5-3 Years
Alternates feet going up stairs
(Other Answers acceptable)
Fine Motor Skill from age 2.5-3 Years
Screws lids on and off containers
(Other Answers acceptable)
Why should you make sure your kid is buckled with a seat belt while driving
To keep your baby safe in an accident