Toddlers and Preschoolers

What usually signals the start of the toddler stage?

• Walking

• Talking

• Being Potty Trained

• Saying "no" a lot

True or False: Toddlers usually walk with their feet closer together than an adult.

• True

• False

A toddler is mobile and curious, so a ___________ environment should be created for them.

• Confined

• Appealing

• Safe

• Restricting

Where is a toddler experiencing rapid growth?

• Their head and torso

• Their hands and feet

• Their arms and legs

Which fine motor skills would a toddler have?

• Self-feeding

• Puzzles

• Playing with blocks

• Writing their name

True or False: self-help skills for toddlers, such as dressing themselves, should be encouraged

• True

• False

Which toy would be appropriate for a toddler?

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Which of the following is NOT a good rule for allowing toddlers to self-feed?

• Food should be in small pieces

• Food should be easy to chew or not need to be chewed.

• Fruits and vegetables should be unpeeled to provide kids with fiber.

• Food choices should follow MyPlate guidelines

When should potty training begin?

• As soon as a child is walking

• When mom and dad decide

• When the child is emotionally and physically ready

Which of these is a good way to show toddlers you love them?

• Hugs

• Telling them frequently

• Tickling them

• Ignoring them