Cognitive Development
The stage development occurs from birth to about age 2 and involves learning through senses and movement
What is the sensorimotor stage
This type of language refers to the words a toddler understands but may not yet say
These skills involve muscle movements such as walking, running, and jumping
What are gross motor skills
This term refers to skills that help toddlers care for themselves
What is adaptive development
These are signs that show a toddler is hungry
What are hunger cues
This is a consistent set of calming activities before bedtime
What is a sleep routing
This is a strong emotional bond between a toddler and caregiver
What is attachment
This type of play involves playing alone
What is solitary play
This involves making environments safe by removing hazards
What is childproofing
This stage of development from ages 2-7 includes imagination and symbolic thinking but not logical reasoning
What is the pre operational stage
This rapid increase in vocabulary usually occurs between 18-24 months
What is vocabulary explosion
These skills involve small muscle movements using hands and fingers
What are fine motor skills
This process involves learning to use the toilet when physically and emotionally ready
What is toilet training
This nutrition guide shows balanced food groups for healthy eating
What is MyPlate
This refers to regular daytime sleep times for toddlers
What is a nap schedule
This term describes a toddler's desire for independence and control
What is autonomy
This type of play involves watching others play without joining
What is onlooker play
This term refers to close adult monitoring to prevent injury
What is supervision
This term describes a toddler's inability to see situations from another person's point of view
What is egocentrism
What is telegraphic speech
The ability allows toddlers to use their hands and eyes together
What is hand-eye coordination
This skill involves feeding oneself using finger, utensils, or cups
What is self-feeding
Whole grapes, hot dogs, nuts, and popcorn must be cut, modified, or avoided for toddlers because they pose this type of feeding risk
What are high-risk choking foods
This a temporary disruption in a toddler's sleep patterns
What is sleep regressions
This behavior involves saying "no" or doing the opposite of what is asked
What is negativism
This type of play involves playing net to others without interacting
What is parallel play
This guidance strategy involves guiding behavior toward acceptable activities
What is redirection
A toddler who pretends a block is a phone or a spoon is an airplane is showing this type of thinking?
What is symbolic (pretend) thinking
This occurs when a toddler uses one word to describe many similar objects
What is overextension
This physical ability helps toddlers control their body position during movement
What is balance
This developmental trait reflects a toddler's desire to do tasks without adult help
What is independence
This term describes periods when toddlers eat only a few favorite food
What are food jags
This term describes delaying or refusing bedtime
What is bedtime resistance
These emotional outbursts are caused by frustration and limited communication skills
What are temper tantrums
This type of play involves ;physical movement and activity
What is active play
This discipline approach encourages behavior through praise
What is positive reinforcement
This learning method involves trying different actions until one works
What is trial and error
This communication skill involves learning to take turns during conversations
What is turn-taking
The term describes how quickly a toddler grows physically, which slows after the first year
What is growth rate
This involves electing between options to practice independence
What is choice-making
This feeding approach states that adults decide what and when food is offered, while toddlers decide how how much to eat
What is the division of responsiblility
This object provides emotional security, especially at bedtime
This developing skill allows toddlers to begin managing emotions and behavior
What is self-regulation
This learning behavior involves repeating activities to practice skills
What is repetition
This means responding to behavior in the same way each time