Early Childhood Development - Intro to Teach

Gross motor skills would include which of the following?

• Holding a pencil

• Throwing a ball

• Moulding play-doh

• Buttoning jeans

Cognitive development is also known as...

• Intellectual Development

• Social-Emotional Development

• Gross motor skills

• Relationship building

Which of the following skills demonstrate socio-emotional development?

• Being able to throw a ball overhand

• Coloring in the lines of a worksheet

• Feeling proud when the teacher praises them

• Taking turns while jump roping

• Saying, "please" and "thank you" when the teacher gives the student a snack

People want to teach for many reasons! Which may NOT be one of them?

• To make a difference and connect with youth

• To earn high wages

• To have more time to spend with family

• To have fun

Which skill demonstrates the development of small muscles, including the ability to hold a pencil or snap fingers?

• Fine motor skills

• Physical development

• Gross motor skills

• Cognitive development

What concept defines the ability of a child to understand that 1 gallon of water in a shallow dish is the same as 1 gallon of water in a tall glass?

• Cognitive development

• Physical development

• Socio-Emotional development

• Conservation

At what grade should most children be able to read chapter books?

• Kinder

• 1st grade

• 2nd grade

• 3rd grade

Children ages 5-7 are TYPICALLY... (select all that apply)

• Explorative

• Frightened

• Sleepy

• Eager to learn

• Imaginative

Being able to connect movement to something a child can see - "catching a small ball" or "jumping rope" is called?

• Gross motor skills

• Physical development

• Visual-motor coordination

• Dexterity

A 6 year old should be able to understand multi-step instructions such as, 1. Put your work away 2. Come sit at the carpet 3. Fold your hands in your lap to show you're ready.

• True

• False