Milestones
A child can walk up stairs. This shows improvement in this area of development.
What is gross motor skill development
This liquid should be limited in toddlers because high intake can replace more nutrient-rich foods.
What is fruit juice
Children should get at least this amount of physical activity each day
What is 3 hours of physical activity per day
Toddlers typically need this amount of sleep per day, including naps
What is 10–13 hours of sleep per day
Toddlers depend on these people to meet their daily needs, including food and activity
Who are parents and caretakers
A child begins asking many “why” questions throughout the day. This reflects growth in this type of development.
What is cognitive development?
This nutrient is needed to prevent anemia and support brain development in toddlers.
What is iron
This can negatively affect development if children don't do it
What is prolonged inactivity
This is the time where they sleep longer
What is nightime
This explains why toddlers require adults to guide their eating habits and physical activity routines.
What is developmental dependence due to age
A toddler pretends to play with an imaginary friend, showing creativity and understanding of social roles.What type of play is this called?
What is make-believe pretend play?
This is the main safety risk associated with whole grapes, bones in meat, and raw hard vegetables for toddlers.
What is a choking hazard
This type of activity includes arts, crafts, music, and dance and supports creativity rather than physical fitness.
What are creative or expressive activities
This long-term effect can occur when toddlers consistently do not get enough sleep.
What is slower growth and development
This process occurs when toddlers copy the behaviours they see from parents or media.
What is modelling or imitation
A child is able to cut shapes and hold a pencil correctly, showing control of small muscle movements. These skills fall under what category?
What are fine motor skills?
This concept refers to choosing foods that provide a high amount of nutrients compared to calories.
What is nutrient density
This type of play involves movement and helps develop coordination through running, jumping, and chasing.
What is active play
You should get this many hours of sleep for naps
What is one hour
This idea explains why behaviours learned in early childhood are important for later life.
What is lifelong habit development
A child sorts objects by both shape and colour and begins to understand numbers. This shows development in what area?
What is cognitive skills
This nutrient supports strong bones and helps the body absorb calcium.
What is vitamin D
This type of activity uses rhythm and movement to support physical development and expression.
What is music and dance
This change in behavior is often seen in children who are not getting enough sleep.
What are irritability and tantrums
This is the reason toddlers cannot manage their own health needs
What is lack of independence