Preschool Safety and Nutrition

A preschooler is aged 2 to 4 years. True or False.

• True

• False

Girls are slightly heavier than boys.

• True

• False

Which one is a posture and body shape trait?

• Stomach flattens

• Can run at a comfortable speed in one direction and around objects/obstacles

• Walks with good balance and is steady

• Can hop on one foot and jump up and down

Boys slightly taller than girls. True or False?

• True

• False

Which is a gross motor skill?

• Can control the stop and restart motion while running and walking

• Can scribble/write and copy shapes (circles or squares)

• Can help feed themselves using utensils

• Is able to pick up small objects: toothpicks, coins, and hairpins

Which is a fine motor skill?

• Can scribble/write and copy shapes (circles or squares)

• Walks with good balance and is steady

• Can control the stop and restart motion while running and walking

• Can hop on one foot and jump up and down

Which two are gross motor skills?

• Can control the stop and restart motion while running and walking

• Can hop on one foot and jump up and down

• Can help feed themselves using utensils

• Can scribble/write and copy shapes (circles or squares)

Preschoolers no longer need to nap.

• True

• False

Which two are posture and body shape?

• Neck becomes longer

• Becomes straighter and slimmer

• Can hop on one foot and jump up and down

• Walks with good balance and is steady

Bedwetting is common for preschoolers. True or False.

• True

• False