Preschool/School Age Development Quiz

Which age range is considered a Preschooler?

• 1-3 years old

• 2-4 years old

• 3-5 years old

• 6-8 years old

Which milestone is a part of physical development for a Preschooler?

• Riding a tricycle

• Counting up to 20

• Beginning to tattle on other children

• Learning to share

Which level of play is where children may play with toys side by side with other children, but not interacting with those other children? (No talking or sharing toys)

• Solitary play

• Parallel play

• Associative play

• Cooperative play

Which of the following child care options is the least expensive?

• Institutional day care

• Nanny

• Au Pair

• Work at home parent care

Play time is important for the growth and development of preschoolers.

• True

• False

Which level of play is when children FIRST start to play and interact with other children? (Talking and sharing toys)

• Solitary play

• Parallel play

• Associative play

• Cooperative play

The school environment does NOT provide which of the following for School Age children?

• character building

• parental guidance

• intellectual development

• development of social skills

School age children need individual identification and group identification as a part of their growth and development.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a tip for elementary school student eating habits?

• Encourage children to eat breakfast every day

• Limit the "extras"

• Encourage children to eat fruits and vegetables every day

• No snacking at school

Which of the following is a con (negative) about using a Nanny or Au Pair for childcare?

• Child has familiar environment of own home

• maximum personal attention

• no backup if nanny/au pair is sick

• care for children at least 3 months or older