Preschooler Development

What happens to physical growth during the period described?

• It speeds up significantly

• It slows down greatly

• It remains constant

• It stops completely

Why does size vary among individuals during this period?

• Due to diet differences

• Due to individual growth patterns

• Due to exercise routines

• Due to sleep habits

What happens to the body as it becomes straighter and slimmer?

• The stomach protrudes more.

• The stomach flattens.

• The neck becomes shorter.

• The legs become weaker.

Which of the following is a part of gross motor development?

• Catching a bounced ball

• Solving puzzles

• Counting numbers

• Learning a new language

At what age are children typically able to steer a tricycle well?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

At what age do children usually start hopping on one foot?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

At about age 5, children typically learn to do which of the following?

• Use children's blunt-tip scissors

• Spread with a knife

• Draw a square

• Put on clothes properly

What is a fine motor skill developed at about age 3?

• Managing a spoon and fork

• Drawing a triangle

• Drawing a person with 3 parts

• Using scissors to cut a straight line

Which of the following is a milestone for children at about age 5?

• Drawing a circle

• Drawing a square

• Drawing a triangle

• Drawing a person with 3 parts

What is another social/emotional characteristic mentioned in the material?

• Gaining stronger inner self-control and self-management of emotions

• Developing faster running speed

• Learning new languages quickly

• Mastering musical instruments