Early Childhood (week 3)

Question 1

during this life stage do different parts of the body grow at different rates ?

Answer 1

yes

Question 2

what develops rapidly physically in this life stage?

Answer 2

nervous system, sense organs and head

Question 3

what remains small and underdeveloped in this life stage?

Answer 3

reproductive organs

Question 4

gross motor skills

Answer 4

large movements that involve using large muscles of the body which are required for mobility

Question 5

name some examples of gross motor skills for this life stage (early childhood)

Answer 5

walking, running, stopping, jumping, climbing, pushing/pulling wheeled toys, pedalling a bike, throwing, catching, balancing

Question 6

fine motor skills

Answer 6

involve smaller muscles that require more precise direction and use smaller muscles

Question 7

what age is early childhood?

Answer 7

3-8

Question 8

what is intellectual development?

Answer 8

the development of the brain and mind, this includes understanding knowledge, reasoning and ideas

Question 9

name some examples of emotional development

Answer 9

they learn how to share and cooperate with people, learn how to handle their feelings, can tell others how they are feeling

Question 10

are children between 3-8 emotionally attached and dependant on adults?

Answer 10

yes