Unit 4 Caregivers

Question 1

The single most important quality is to care deeply for children

Answer 1

Affection

Question 2

Caregivers need to understand and accept the limitations that children have

Answer 2

Patience

Question 3

Caregivers are human, and sometimes they feel impatient. On those occasions they need another quality

Answer 3

Self-control

Question 4

Children thrive when they are given routine - the same bed time, same rules, the same response to similar behaviors

Answer 4

Consistency

Question 5

Caregivers need to be aware of what children are doing virtually all the time, especially young children.

Answer 5

Alertness

Question 6

Effective caregivers must have the physical and mental stamina to keep up with them

Answer 6

Energy

Question 7

Skills needed to care properly for children

Answer 7

Communication 
Conflict resolution
Decision making 
Problem solving
Management

Question 8

Children cannot learn what behavior is expected of them unless they understand the words

Answer 8

Communication

Question 9

Care givers need to know how to promote sharing and taking turns

Answer 9

Conflict resolution

Question 10

At times, such as when a child is sick or injured, a caregiver must make decisions quickly and calmly.

Answer 10

Decision making

Question 11

These skills are developed when parents figure out how to adjust and create solutions to problems

Answer 11

Problem solving

Question 12

What are the ages and stages of life?

Answer 12

Infancy (birth to one year)
Toddler (one to three years old)
Preschooler (3 to 5 years old)
School age (five to then years old)

Question 13

Infancy stages

Answer 13

Physical Development: reflexes present & eye-hand coordination.
Intellectual: follow objects, imitate actions, & object permanence.
Emotional: trust in primary care giver.
Social: smiled, afraid of new people.

Question 14

Toddler stages

Answer 14

Physical Development: first steps, feed self, dress.
Intellectual: talk to express thoughts, cause & effect, spatial relations.
Emotional: self-concept, self esteem.
Social: parallel play, everything for self, word “no.”
Moral: right & wrong.

Question 15

Preschoolers stages

Answer 15

Physical Development: better movement, small motor skills.
Intellectual: count & name colors, pretending, complete sentences.
Emotional: control emotions, empathy, fear, anxiety, joy, & pride.
Social: cooperative play.
Moral: avoid punishment & gain rewards.

Question 16

School age children stages

Answer 16

Physical Development: lose baby teeth, jump & run, write & draw.
Intellectual: ask questions, use reasoning.
Emotional: fear replaced by stress, life changes.
Social: form peer groups, more responsibility.
Moral: care about what others think, consciences develop.

Question 17

What are the 5 topics for care and safety of children

Answer 17

Physical needs
Emotional 
Intellectual 
Social 
Moral

Question 18

Physical needs

Answer 18

• Rest
• Food
• Clothing
• Bath time
• Health care
• Illness

Question 19

Intellectual needs

Answer 19

• Read to children
• Play games
• Talk to child
• Encourage to ask questions

Question 20

Emotional needs

Answer 20

• Listen attentively
• Praise children
• Quick comfort
• Accept child’s fears
• Show affection
• Say “I love you”

Question 21

Social needs

Answer 21

• Interact with children
• Play with other children
• Sharing

Question 22

Moral needs

Answer 22

• Learn fairness, justice, & empathy

* Parents lead by example [Actions more than words]

Question 23

6 personal characteristics of care givers

Answer 23

Affection
Patience
Self-control
Consistency
Alertness
Energy