Toddler Flashcards
from age 1 to 3, big changes takes place in a child and the family. what period this categorize?
toddler period
growing sense of a toddler
autonomy
___ begins to disappear in the second year of life as the child becomes more active
baby fat
curve of toddler spine
forward (lordosis) which is normal
weight and height gain during toddler period
5 to 6 lbs (2.5 kg) and 5 in. (12cm)
by 2 yrs old, what happen to a toddler’s chest circumference?
greater than head
Fine: can open doors and unscrew lids
Gross: Walk up stairs alone; still uses both feet at each step
Language: 50 words; two word sentences “daddy go”
Play: Parallel play evident
24 month
Fine motor: puts small pellets into small bottles; scribbles with a pencil or crayon; holds spoon well but nay still turn it upsied down otw to the mouth
Gross motor: walks alone; can seat self in chair; creep upstairs
Language: 4-6 words
Play: Can stack two blocks, enjoys being read to, catch and receive
15 months
teeth develop during toddler period
8 new teeth (canines and firs molar) all 20 deciduos teeth are present by 2.5 to 3 years of age
Fine motor: stable-ly holds spoon otw to the mouth
Grpss: run and jump in place; walk up and down the stairs with assistance (both feet on a step)
Language: 7 - 20 words
Play: Imitate household chores; begins parallel play
18 months
Fine: Create simple line or strokes for crosses with pencil
Gross; Jump down from chairs
Language: Knows full name, can name a color, holds up finger to show age
Play: play house, imitating parent’s actions “roughhousing”
30 months
toddler word as manifestation of autonomy
no
a way to increase a toddler’s vocabulary
read out loud and name objects during play and daily activities
developmental task of toddler according to erikson
sense of autonomy vs shame and doubt
cognitive development of toddlers (14 months) according to piaget?
sensorimotor
