What Makes You YOU
What is the term for the code inside every cell that tells it how to grow, work, and look?
DNA
What does PIES stand for?
Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social
What should you always share with your parent before leaving home?
“High Five Info” (Who, What, Where, When, How)
What is misbehavior?
When a child acts in a way that breaks rules or disrupts others
What is one skill that people who work with children need?
Patience, communication, creativity, or responsibility
What do we call the debate between traits we are born with vs. traits shaped by our environment?
Nature vs. Nurture
What type of development includes how we learn, think, and solve problems?
Intellectual
What is the Safety Signal phrase used if you’re in an unsafe situation?
“I’m ready to be picked up now.”
Name one common reason for misbehavior.
Seeking attention, boredom, fatigue, hunger, etc.
Name one career that involves working with young children.
Preschool teacher, childcare worker, pediatric nurse, nanny, speech therapist, etc.
Give one example of a nature trait
Nature: eye color
What type of development involves learning how to manage feelings?
Emotional
What are the four major age groups covered in the Safe Sitter course?
Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, School-age
What is one positive guidance strategy caregivers can use?
Praise good behavior, set clear expectations, redirect behavior.
Why is understanding child development important for people who work with children?
It helps them know what’s normal for each age and how to support growth and learning.
A dominant gene will always show its trait if it is _______.
Present
Give one example of physical development during childhood.
Growing taller, learning to walk, improving coordination
Name one food infants should avoid to prevent choking.
Hard candy, big pieces of food, whole grapes, etc.
What does “positive guidance” focus on instead of yelling or punishing?
Teaching, guiding, and encouraging.
What does it mean to be a positive role model when working with children?
Showing good behavior, kindness, and responsibility that kids can learn from.
How many total chromosomes do humans have?
46 (23 pairs)
How do the four areas of PIES connect to each other?
Growth in one area often affects growth in others (they work together)
Why is calling 911 important in a “threat to life” situation?
Because it’s a serious, life-threatening emergency that needs professional help immediately.
Why is it important to figure out why a child misbehaves?
Understanding the reason helps fix the cause, not just the behavior.
Explain how adults can also learn from children in their careers.
Children can teach patience, creativity, curiosity, and new ways of seeing the world.