Physical
What are some key physical milestones for children aged 3-6?
Running, Jumping, Catching a ball, Hopping
What is the primary cognitive development theory associated with preschool-aged children?
Jean Piaget’s Preoperational Stage
What are common emotional milestones for children aged 3-6?
Age 3 - Struggles with self control - Temper tantrums, Parallell play
Age 4 - Understandings taking turns, Empathy
Age 5 - Seeks to get praise, Sensitive to criticism
Age 6 -can resolve conflicts, Strong peer relationships
What is the significance of parallel play in preschoolers?
Independence, social skills, imitations and skill building
What is the importance of using various materials in preschool art activities?
encourages creativity, supports fine motor skills, sensory development,
At what age do most children begin to ride a tricycle?
between 2-4
How do preschoolers typically learn through play?
Cognitive / Thinking Skills
Language & Communication
Cooperative Play
How do children in this age group typically express their emotions?
Through Words and Language, Through Behavior
play, facial expressions, self-regulation, relationships
At what age do children begin to engage in cooperative play?
4-6
Name one way that art can enhance fine motor skills in preschoolers.
Cutting, coloring, building anything
How does gross motor skill development differ from fine motor skill development in this age group?
Gross- physical- running, playing, jumping
Fine-Small muscles- cutting, buttoning, writing, coloring
What is the significance of language development during ages 3-6?
Cognitive Growth
What role do caregivers play in supporting emotional development?
Modeling Healthy Emotional Expression, Providing a Safe and Secure Environment, Labeling and Validating Emotions, Providing Emotional Support During Big Feelings
How do friendships begin to form in preschool-aged children?
social awareness, communication skills, and emotional understanding. At this stage, friendships are fluid, based on shared play, and emerging social preferences rather than deep loyalty.
Name a popular children’s song that teaches counting and explain its educational value.
Let student explain
Why is physical activity important for preschoolers' development?
promotes healthy development, strong bones, muscles and a healthy weight
Describe how memory develops in children aged 3-6.
Simple directions
retain personal experiences
Define emotional regulation and its importance for preschoolers.
Emotional regulation is the ability to recognize, manage, and respond to emotions in healthy and socially appropriate ways. It includes both controlling strong emotions (like anger or frustration) and expressing positive emotions (like joy or excitement) appropriately.
What role does conflict resolution play in social development?
Describe how movement can be incorporated into singing activities for preschoolers.
hand motions, props, movement sequences
Name three physical activities that promote development in preschool-aged children.
obstacle courses, riding a trike or scooter, jungle gym
What are some effective strategies for fostering cognitive development in preschoolers?
Encourage Play-Based Learning- Parallel Play, cooperative Play.
Hands on Exploration
How can play therapy aid in emotional development for children aged 3-6?
Emotional Outlet, Helps identify emotions, Self-regulations skills, Confidence and skills
Discuss the impact of family dynamics on a child's social skills.
modeled behavior, communication patterns, parent-child interactions, Conflict management
What is an example of a sensory activity for preschoolers?
sensory bin