C - Growth & Development In Toddlers

Question 1

How old are toddlers?

Answer 1

1-3 years

Question 2

What are the motor milestones of toddlers?

Answer 2

LEARN FINE MOTOR SKILLS!!!

18 mths:
- run
- walk up stairs holding rails
- carry things while walking

2 yrs:
- jump with both feet
- prefer using one hand over the other
- use a fork

3yrs:
- ride a bike
- dress self
- climb up & down stairs with alternating feet

Question 3

What are the cognitive milestones of toddlers?

Answer 3

18 mths:
- name familiar objects
- play with toys

2 yrs:
- follow 2-step commands
- use 2-3 word phrases

3yrs:
- follow 3-step commands
- use 3-4 word sentence
- state own name and age
- phrase qns

Question 4

What are the social milestones of toddlers?

Answer 4

18 mths:
- more independent
- prefer parallel play (play themselves)

2 yrs:
- throw tantrums to assert control
- egocentric (dont undst other’s opinions)
- possessive

3yrs:
- learn to share toys & play w others
- develop empathy

Question 5

What are the psychosocial milestones of toddlers?
Whose theory is it based on?

Answer 5

Erikson’s theory of psychosocial dev.
Stage 2: 1-3 yrs old:
allow them to make choices -> autonomy + independence
vs
dont allow them to make choices -> shame & doubt

Question 6

What are the moral/spiritual milestones of toddlers? (3)
Whose theory is it based on?

Answer 6

Kohlberg’s preconventional level of morality - Level 1
- lack awareness of right & wrong
- makes decisions based on punishments & rewards
- learn to follow rules to avoid punishments