Child Development: 13 to 35 Months

Gross motor skills have to do with small muscles, such as in the fingers and toes.

• True

• False

Manuel is planning to spend time with his 16-month-old niece in his apartment

tomorrow. What are some ways he can prepare for her visit?

• Explore the areas of his home to ensure there are no small objects in reach

  which might be choking hazards

• Visit the library to check out a few children’s books

• Plan a trip to the park

• All of the answer choices are correct

Walking, running and jumping are examples of the development of __________.

• Gross motor skills

• Fine motor skills

• Emotional awareness

• Social skills

Providing shelter is a way to meet __________ needs.

• Emotional

• Social

• Physical

• Intellectual

Stacey is 14 months old. She is learning to pull up on furniture and take steps on

her own. When she successfully takes a step on her own, her father smiles and

hugs her. Her father’s actions are example of meeting her __________ needs.

• Emotional

• Social

• Physical

• Intellectual

Changing a toddler’s clothing is an example of meeting emotional needs.

• True

• False

Playing games with children to facilitate the practice of taking turns is a way to meet

social needs.

• True

• False

Playing with toddlers in various ways is a positive way to promote healthy

development.

• True

• False

Allowing children to make choices is inappropriate. Parents and guardians should

make all choices for toddlers to ensure their safety.

• True

• False