Early Childhood Development

What is the difference between Gross Motor and Fine Motor Function

• Gross is language. Fine is knowledge.

• Gross is movement. Fine involves hands.

• Gross is disgusting. Fine is good.

• Gross involves hands. Fine is movement.

How would you classify Fine Motor Development

• Walking

• Talking

• Typing a paper

• Watching a movie

At the end of first grade, how many words per minute should a child be reading?

• 60

• 45

• 30

• 50

By what age do children understand a true concept of time?

• 5

• 3

• 7

• 8

Why would a child start acting different when starting 2nd grade?

• They wouldn’t

• They try to be like their friends

• They want to rebel

• They do not like their teacher

At what age do children begin to play cooperatively with one another?

• 5

• 2

• 17

• 4

What is the last stage of the language development stages?

• Two word sentences

• Understanding

• Using first words

• Vocabulary growth spurt

What is Parallel Play?

• Children play by themselves, do not interact with others, nor
  are they engaging in similar activities as the children around
  them.

• Children are interacting to achieve a common goal. Children
  may take on different tasks to reach that goal.

• Children play alongside each other, using similar toys, but
  do not directly act with each other.

• Children’s behavior seems more random and without a
  specific goal. This is the least common form of play.

What phrase fits this definition: Uses imagination to play make believe?

• Symbolic Play

• Fairy Tale Play

• Child Play

• Intercognitive-imaginatioral play

Young children play best with...

• Parents

• Other Adults

• Peers

• Older kids