TDC Chapter 12

Connections between axons and dendrites form pathways within the brain that allow us to think and perform tasks.

Being in a stimulating environment helps children to learn.

Children begin understanding the concept of yesterday, today, and tomorrow when they are about two.

As children mature, their ability to concentrate on a single task and block out other sensory information improves.

As toddlers begin to develop long-term memories, they are able to remember observations, such as whether they like cats.

Children typically begin putting together two- or three-word sentences at about one year of age.

Another word for perception is imagination.

One way of encouraging a child’s imagination is to allow for unstructured time during which the child can do whatever she pleases.

If a preschooler tells his parent a story that is not true, it is important that the parent corrects the child so that he does not lose touch with reality.

Household items such as wooden spoons are often favorite toys for one-year-olds.