Physical
Which part of the body grows the most during this time?
the legs
This term refers to when a child cannot understand another person's point of view.
what is egocentrism
Which is more social a Toddler or a Preschooler?
Preschooler
What cognitive stage are preschoolers in?
Preoperational Stage
What is the age range of a preschooler?
ages 3-5 years old
What are two examples of fine motor skills that a 3 year old would have?
Draws shapes, holds utensils, undo's clothes, completes simple puzzles
True or False: A preschooler can focus on more than one aspect of a problem, their logical thought process is complete.
What is False
Around what age do we make our first friends?
Age five
What pyschosocial stage are preschoolers in according to Erikson's eight stages?
Initiative versus Guilt
Stacy is three years old. She can ride a tricycle currently. When she is four she may improve her ________ in order to ride a bicycle.
balance
When do preschoolers start to write/copy alphabet letters?
age 4
What is the first thing a child learns to communicate?
Their needs
A 3-year old rocks a baby doll back and forth repeatedly. Then she feeds the baby with with a spoon repeatedly. What type of play is this?
A preschooler covers their eyes and believes that other people cannot see them. What stage are they in?
what is the preoperational stage
Name four skills preschoolers develop or work on at school.
balance, language skills, math skills, using scissors, counting, writing letters, spelling words, naming/identifying objects, drawing, communicating, socializing, gross motor skills, etc.
Name an activity that would improve a preschooler gross motor functions as a preschooler. Name one example of an activity that would develop fine motor skills in a preschooler,
Fine motor: drawing, puzzles, getting dressed, working with clay/play doh, writing, using scissors, etc.
Gross: standing on one foot, jumping on one foot, skipping, twisting, balance activities, organized sports/activities, etc.
Name an example of pretend play that a preschooler would engage in.
Answer approved by teacher
What ages do you typically engage in constructive and cooperative play?
ages 4 and 5
What is independent
_______________ refers to a station set up for an open ended learning experience.
What are learning centers
At age _________ a preschooler will typically be able to write their _________.
5, names
How many words does a 3 year old know? (The answer is a range. If you get in the range you will get the points)
500-900 words
Brady (age 4) builds a fort and images that it is his castle. What type of play is this?
What is constructive
_________ is the REASON that conservation is difficult for preschoolers.
What is centration
Around what age do preschooler start to feel embarrassment?
Age 5