Early Childhood Flashcards
notices when others are hurt/upset; looks at your face to see how to react in a new situation
2 years old
tries to use switches, knobs, or buttons on a toy; plays with more than one toy at the same time
2 years old
says at least two words together; points to at least two body parts when asked; uses more gestures than just waving and pointing
2 years old
kicks a ball, runs, walks, eats with a spoon
2 years old
holds something in one hand while using the other hand
2 years old
calms down within 10 minutes after being left by parent/s; notices other children and joins them to play
3 years old
draws a circle when shown how, avoids touching hot objects
3 years old
uses at least two back-and-forth exchanges, asks WHO/WHAT/WHERE/WHY questions
3 years old
says first name when asked, talks well enough for others to understand, says what action is happening in a picture
3 years old
strings items together, puts on some clothes by themself, uses a fork
3 years old
pretend play, comforts others who are hurt/sad, avoids danger, likes to be a “helper”, changed behavior based on where they are
4 years old
names a few colors of items, tells what comes next in a story, draws a person with 3+ body parts
4 years old
catches a large ball, serves themself food/water, unbuttons some buttons, holds crayon/pencil between fingers and thumb
4 years old
says sentences with 4+ words, talks about at least one thing that happened during their day, answers simple questions
4 years old
follows rules/takes turns, sings/dances/acts, does simple chores
5 years old
tells a story, answers simple questions, keeps a conversation going with 3+ exchanges, uses or recognizes simple rhymes
5 years old
counts to 10, names numbers between 1-5, pays attention for 5-10 minutes during activities, writes some letters in their name, names some letters
5 years old
buttons some buttons, hops on one foot
5 years old
Prefers playing with others to playing alone
Wants to please friends, and be like their friends.
More likely to understand and follow rules.
Likes to sing, dance, and act.
Is aware of gender.
Can tell what’s real and what’s make-believe.
Displays, and seeks, more independence in and out of the home.
Is sometimes demanding and sometimes very cooperative
Milestones of early childhood development
Speaks clearly.
Tells a simple story using full sentences.
Uses future tense; for example, “Grandma will be
here.”
Can say their name and address.
Can count 10 or more things.
Can draw a person with at least 6 body parts.
Can print many letters or numbers, and reproduce
geometric shapes.
Knows about things used every day, like money and
food
Cognitive Development and Communication Skills
TRUE OR FALSE
Children act aggressively at an early age. Kids may hit, bite, push, or kick before they turn 18 months old. It’s at this age that bullying behavior begins.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Preschoolers are often selfish.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Studies have found that children today spend less time engaged in creative or free play, especially outside, than they did in the past.
TRUE
