physical
First major motor skill most infants develop to control their bodies.
What is holding their head up?
Infants learn best by using these
What are the senses?
Infants show this when they smile in response to caregivers
What is happiness?
Infants first form social bonds with these people.
Who are caregivers?
This is the recommended main food for babies 0–6 months.
What is breast milk or formula?
By 12–24 months, toddlers usually learn to do this without help.
What is walking?
Understanding that actions cause results is called this
What is cause and effect?
Fear or crying when a caregiver leaves is known as this
What is separation anxiety?
Playing next to others without interaction is called this.
What is parallel play?
These foods are introduced around 6 months of age.
What are solid foods?
This physical change often begins around 6 months of age.
What is teething?
By 12–24 months, toddlers begin following these
What are simple directions?
Toddlers want independence but still need support, often leading to this.
What is frustration?
Toddlers often learn social behavior by doing this.
What is imitation?
This food should never be given to children under 1 year old
What is honey?
Using fingers to pick up small objects shows development of this skill.
What are fine motor skills?
Remembering that people or objects exist even when not seen is known as this.
What is object permanence?
Recognizing and responding to others’ emotions shows this ability.
What is empathy?
Games like peek-a-boo help develop this social skill.
What is trust?
Iron-rich foods are important because they help prevent this condition.
What is anemia?
This reflex helps infants grasp objects and later disappears as voluntary movement develops.
What is the palmar grasp reflex?
This type of play helps toddlers learn problem-solving by exploring their environment.
What is exploratory play?
Secure attachment in infancy often leads to this outcome later in development.
What is emotional security?
This social skill begins to develop when toddlers learn to share and take turns.
What is cooperation?
This nutrient supports rapid brain development in infants and toddlers.
What is fat (healthy fats)?