growth + development - toddler

Question 1

The toddler age group is early childhood, the ages of 2-3. What Erikson’s stage is this age group experiencing?

Answer 1

Autonomy vs. shame and doubt

Question 2

The toddlers at the age of 2-3 fall into which Piaget Stage?

this is PREschool age

Answer 2

Preoperational

Question 3

At 2 years old a toddler should be able to jump up and down. What should a 3 year old toddler be able to do?

three - TRI

Answer 3

ride/ pedal a tricycle

Question 4

How many pounds per year does the average toddler gain?

Answer 4

3-5 pounds per year

Question 5

What is the expected gross motor skill of a 12-15 month old toddler?

Answer 5

walking independently

Question 6

At 18 months old, a toddler should be able to _____ stairs with assistance and pull toys while walking?

Question 7

At how many months should a toddler be able to run, kick a ball, stand on tiptoes and climb off and on furniture without help?

Answer 7

24 months or 2 years old

Question 8

At how many months should a toddler be able to climb, ride a TRIcycle, easily run, walk up and down stairs using alternating feet and bend over without falling?

Answer 8

36 months or 3 years old

Question 9

Should a 3 year old be able to state their full name, age and gender?

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

True or false?
A 2 year old should have about 50+ words in their vocabulary, and a 3 year old should have about 100+ words in their vocabulary?

Answer 10

true

Question 11

What kind of play do 3 year old toddlers display?

Answer 11

they able to cooperatively play and role play (play pretend)

Question 12

At what age do toddlers test limits, have tantrums, are negative and say NO for everything and are also possessive and say MINE a lot?

terrible 2s

Answer 12

2 year old toddlers

Question 13

What are some fine motor skills expected from a 18 month old?

Answer 13

-stake blocks
-turn book pages
-take off shoes and socks
-stack 4 cubes

Question 14

At ___ months, some expected fine motor skills include:
-build a tower of 6 or 7 cubes
-you figure out if they’re right or left handed
-scribble/ paint
-can turn knobs

Answer 14

24 months (2 years)

Question 15

at ___ months a toddler should be able to hold a pencil in writing position, copy a circle and undress themself.

Answer 15

36 months or 3 years old

Question 16

persistent tip-toe walking or a failure to develop a mature walking pattern after independent walking for several months, re signs of what?

Answer 16

developmental delay

Question 17

An 18 month old may de developmentally delayed, if they can’t………

Answer 17

-walk
-speak 15 words
-understand the use of common household items

Question 18

if a 2 year old toddler is not using 2 word sentences, not imitating actions, can not follow basic instructions or push a toy with wheels, there may be a ________ ________.

Answer 18

developmental delay

Question 19

frequent falling, little interest in other kids, unclear speech/ drooling and unable to manipulate objects in hands are signs of a developmental delay at what age?

Answer 19

3 years old (36 months)

Question 20

What kinds of foods should be avoided for toddlers to prevent choking?

Answer 20

-peanut butter (alone)
- whole grapes
-popcorn
-raw (cut up) carrot
-hot dogs

things like the carrots and hotdogs should be cut up into bite size pieces

Question 21

By how many months should a toddler have a full set of primary (baby) teeth?

Answer 21

30 months

Question 22

What are some stressful things that can cause a toddler to regress?

Answer 22

-hospitalization
-birth of a sibling

Question 23

Which screening tool is used for infants and toddlers used to evaluate their developmental progress, but specifically their communication and social/ emotional skills? (used for 6-24 months old)

Answer 23

The infant toddler checklist

Question 24

During the infant toddler checklist what kinds of things are being asked about for the social communication portion?

Answer 24

interaction with peers and family and the use of gestures/ facial expressions

Question 25

During the infant toddler checklist what kinds of things are being asked about for the speech and language portion?

Answer 25

their production of sounds and words, their understanding and their USE of language

Question 26

During the infant toddler checklist what kinds of things are being asked about for the symbolic development portion?

Answer 26

their play behaviors and the use of toys and objects to play

Question 27

During the sensorimotor stage toddlers are using all 5 senses to explore. This is when ______ ______ is developed. this is when a toddler knows an object is still there even when its hidden behind a blanket or the parents back.

Answer 27

object permanence