Preschool

Question 1

Identify why preschool children are diagnosed with Asthma during these years.

Answer 1

1. More vocal, may be able to communicate how they feel
2. May be the first time they are exposed to allergens
3. Asthma test is easier to do

Question 2

Why do preschool children have less common colds compared to infants and toddlers?

Answer 2

1. Infants and toddlers have weaker immune system
2. can practice proper hand hygiene
3. oral exploration happens during the infant and toddler years which can expose them germs/viruses

Question 3

Explain the self-esteem of of preschool children.

Answer 3

1. children begin to develop their self-esteem at age 3
2. will want to show how important they are
3. seeks attention and approval from adults

Question 4

What are the physical development milestones of preschool children?

Answer 4

1. more adult-like proportions
2. 20 primary teeth
3. improved gross and fine motor skills
4. more skilled at feeding, dressing, building blocks
5. drawings are more recognizable

Question 5

What are the cognitive developmental milestones in preschool children?

Answer 5

1. may confuse fantasy and reality
2. able to count, recognize colours, letters, sense of order
3. begins to recall learning and knowledge
4. thinking is still limited

Question 6

What are the developmental milestones of a 3 year old?

Answer 6

1. 900-1000 words
2. asks short questions
3. can dress themselves with little help
4. will begin to feed themselves
5. throw a ball overhead and kick forward
6. weighs 25-44 pounds and can be 34-43 inches tall

Question 7

What are the developmental milestones of a 4 year old?

Answer 7

1. speak 2000 words
2. speak 5 + sentences
3. can feed, dress, and wash with little assistance
4. walk a straight line
5. understand and obey simple rules
6. will imitate parent of same sex
7. will feel intense anger & frustrations
8. weight 27-50 pounds and be 37-46 inches tall

Question 8

What are the developmental milestones of a 5 year old?

Answer 8

1. can identify letters and create longer sentences
2. speaks clearly and tell simple stories
3. can stand on 1 foot for 10 secs or longer
4. begin to use fork, spoon, and sometimes knives
5. use bathroom on their own
6. proper use of grammar
7. becomes aware of gender
8. understand past and future tense
9. will begin to reason and argue
10. weighs 31-57 pounds and be 39-48 inches