TDC Chapter 12

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

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Being in a stimulating environment helps children to learn.

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

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

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

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

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Another word for perception is imagination.

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

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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.

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

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