Early Childhood -> Physical changes

Question 1

At what age can most children walk up stairs unaided?

Answer 1

By age 5

Question 2

What are some key motor skills children develop by age 8?

Answer 2

Catching and throwing, using a bat and ball, developing a good sense of balance

Question 3

Name three physical skills that improve during early childhood.

Answer 3

Running, skipping, balancing

Question 4

What type of motor skill involves drawing or writing with a pencil or crayon?

Answer 4

Fine motor skill development

Question 5

What is hand-eye coordination, and when does it develop in children?

Answer 5

The ability to coordinate hand movements with visual input; develops during early childhood

Question 6

What fine motor skill involves using tools like crayons or pencils?

Answer 6

Drawing and writing

Question 7

By age 5, what physical milestone do most children achieve on stairs?

Answer 7

Walking up stairs unaided

Question 8

What is a ‘growth spurt,’ and how is it related to early childhood?

Answer 8

A rapid period of physical growth common in early childhood

Question 9

Which skill involves coordinating large muscle groups, like running or skipping?

Answer 9

Gross motor skill development

Question 10

What physical skill is necessary to play sports like baseball or tennis?

Answer 10

Hand-eye coordination and the ability to use a bat and ball