Phys Dev/Caring For 1-3 Flashcards
This is the type of coordination that helps children open doors
Hand eye
Meat is high in this nutrient
Protein
This is the muscle that helps control the bowel
Sphincter
This is the amount of milk that is considered an appropriate serving size for a two year old
1/2 cup
A child can improve these by climbing stairs on a play structure or bouncing balls back and forth with a friend
Gross motor skills
A child from ages 3-5
Preschooler
When a child combines information taken in from senses to make a whole
Sensory integration
The number of teeth most children add during their second year of life
8
The type of material used in the waist of pants, making it easy for a toddler/preschooler to dress themselves
Elastic
Creating an obstacle course for s three year old where they have to go over and under things, jump up and down, turn around and do somersaults would be considered this type of activity
Developmentally appropriate
These are a choking hazard if not cut in half or quarters
Grape
The aged between which most children toilet train
2 and 3
A sleep disturbance that usually happens in the first few hours of sleep
Night terrors
Children between the ages of 1 and 2
Toddlers
Rice would be in this food group
Grain
The number of teeth in a full primary set
20
The type of food you have to be most concerned about for tooth decay
Sticky
Why is the growth and development of a child from 1-3 years of age so dramatic
One year old- cautious, uncertain, needs help
Three year old- can do things w/o help
What is the difference in the definition of a toddler and a preschooler
Toddler- 1-2 year olds
Preschooler- 3-5 year olds
How does weight gain differ from 1-3 years when compared to the first year of life
Gain less than half the average monthly weight from first year
How does growth in height differ from 1-3 years when compared to the first year of life
Increases by about half
How does a child’s proportion of the abdomen, head, and chest compare from 1-3 years to the first year of life
Chest becomes larger
What do these changes in proportion help these children do
Help improve balance and motor skills
How many teeth does a one year old typically have
About 8
How many teeth do children usually get during year 2
About 8
How many teeth are in a full set of primary teeth
20
What are some factors that influence the health of a child’s teeth
Diet, heredity, dental care
Why is drinking milk important for tooth development
Vitamin D found in milk makes them stronger
Children should drink water that contains what to help prevent cavities
Fluoride
What kinds of foods are problems when it comes to tooth decay
Sweets, gummy candy, sticky
Why should children never be put to bed with a bottle
Tooth decay can occur because liquid is left in mouth too long
When should you begin taking your child to the dentist
About 18 months
What is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a regular dentist
Pediatric dentists are specially trained to deal with kids
Give an example of how the pattern of physical development “head to foot” has changed from year 1 to year 3
Already have good control of head, developing more fine control of hands and feet
Give an example of how the pattern of physical development “near to far” has changed from year 1 to year 3
Children’s fine motor skills have increased, they can use their fingers and hands more effectively which is farther away from their body
Give an example of his the pattern of physical development “simple to complex” has changed from year 1 to year 3
Rather than being able to simply wave arms, children can now do complex activities with their hands and fingers
Define the term sensory integration
The process by which the brain combines information taken in through sensed to make a whole
Give an example of increasing sensory integration
Able to tell how wide to open mouth to eat food and if they got it on their face
Define the term developmentally appropriate
Toys, activities, and tasks that are suitable for a child at a specific age
What would be a developmentally appropriate activity to expect a 3 year old to do
Use blocks to build structure
What is an activity that you could encourage a 3 year old to do to improve his or her gross motor skills
Obstacle course which involves various activities of having to go over and other things, jump, do somersaults– ride tricycle
What is an activity you could encourage a 3 year old to do to improve his or her fine motor skills
Cut with scissors
Define the term dexterity
The skillful use of hands and fingers
By what age do children usually show a preference for one hand over the other
About 2 or 3
Because of increasing hand eye coordination, what are two year olds able to do easily
Turn doorknobs, pick things up without losing balance
How old a child will be when you take them to the dentist for the first time
18 months
