WorksheetsThe Preschooler
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Why might a parents instruct a child to take a time-out if the child is screaming hysterically?
to punish the child
to let the child know that the parent is in charge
to allow the child to calm down
all of the above
two seven year old run to see who can reach the swings first. What is this an example of?
competition
teamwork
cooperation
self-confidence
what is a sign that a child is in the preoperational period of learning
ability to learn through their senses
ability to use symbols
ability to recognize specific people
ability to use algebra to solve problems
how many teeth are contained in a complete set of permanent teeth?
24
32
20
36
how is interpersonal intelligence different from intrapersonal intelligence?
people with interpersonal intelligence are good at logically analyzing problems whereas people with intrapersonal intelligence are good at using their bodies to solve problems
people with interpersonal intelligence are good at understanding others' intentions and hope whereas people with intrapersonal intelligence are good at understanding their own wishes and hopes.
what characteristic most clearly marks emotional development for 4-6 year olds?
defiance
independence
cooperation
competitiveness
what range of scores will average children have on an IQ test
75-100
80-120
100-130
90-110
how many hours of sleep does the average 5-year old need?
8-10
12-14
10-12
6-8
which of these statements explains a difference between - year olds and 6 year olds?
6 year olds are less likely to know the difference between reality and fantasy than 4 year olds
6 year olds are more self centered than 4 year olds
6 year olds have deeper feelings of joy that 4 year olds
none of the above
which type of intelligence is a poet most likely to be strong in
logical-mathematical
linguistic
interpersonal
spatial
why do some people think that competitiveness is a positive trait?
it encourages children to be dependent on adults
it strengthens learning readiness
it teaches children to win at any costs
it prepares children for the adult world
what is an example of a phoneme
ay
repetition
alliteration
house
what can being overweight as a child lead to
an increased risk of diabetes
an increased risk of heart disease
being overweight as an adult
all of the above
your child has just finished setting the dinner table. what would be the best way for you to respond?
good job
I appreciate it when you get the table ready for dinner
say nothing- after all it is the child's job
you placed the forks on the wrong side of the plates
in most cases, how should a parent handle a 4 year old who sucks his thumb
by offering him rewards for stopping
by taking a child to the pediatrician
by ignoring it
by discipline him whenever he is caught sucking his thumb
which of these is not an appropriate way for an adult to respond to a 5 year olds fears
listen carefully to the fear
accept the childs feeling without judgment
make fun of the fear
help the child feel able to face the fear
why is it important that children develop initiative
it encourages them to be respectful of those with different opinions
it helps them understand the difference between make-believe and reality
it demonstrates that they have a conscience and understand the difference between right and wrong
it helps them take on more difficult challenges and gain self-confidence
according to psychologist erik erikson, what can happen to children who are not allowed to learn new skills and make decisions?
they become less empathic towards other children
they may feel superior to other children
they will tend to be cooperative than other children
they will tend to lack self confidence
Jeremy has a problem saying the "l" in words such as plate. what kind of problem is this?
articulation
reading readiness
preoperational
all of the above
which of the following is an example of group identification in a first grader.
wanting to wear the same kind of shoes as a classmate
fighting with classmates over who is the fastest runner
asking a teacher for help with school work
having the teacher choose children to perform special classroom jobs.
what should a parent do first if the parents wants to help a child deal with tension and worry
correct any physical signs of tension, such as nail biting
tell the child that everybody worries
tell the child that worry does no good
determine the cause of the stress
which type of intelligence is an architect most likely to be a strong in
naturalist
linguistic
spatial
bodily
which of these is not a disease that children are immunized against?
diphtheria
measles
polio
cerebral palsy
why might a parent want to arrange for a child to play with some of her future classmates before starting kindergarten?
so that she will be better prepared to start reading
to teach the child patience
so that she will feel more comfortable when she starts school
so that she will be better able to meet her personal needs when she starts school
a teacher asks students to create a layout for a new classroom, showing placements of desks and cabinets. what kind of intelligence is the eacher trying to develop in these students?
naturalistic
kinesthetic
spatial
intrapersonal
ben can solve the equation x/2=20+18. which of piagets learning periods is he in?
formal operations
sensorimotor
preoperational
concrete operation
what is true concerning full-day kindergarten programs
children in them typically perform better in elementary school than those in half-day kindergarten programs
they have become less frequent in recent years
children in them typically perform worse in elementary school than those in half day kindergarten programs
most children become overly tired when they must attend full-day kindergartens
Bad bumble bee is an example of what?
alliteration
a phoneme
who is the best able to determine whether a child is underweight or overweight?
the childs parents
the childs teachers
the child
the childs doctor
how would you describe the typical 4 year old
boastful
affectionate
defiant
all of the above
why are most 4 year olds unable to tie their shoes?
the gross motor skills are not sufficiently developed
they do not have the patience for the task
their parents are caregivers have not spent enough time teaching them
their fine motor skills are not sufficiently developed
if a parent wanted to provide a nutritious snack for a group of kindergarteners, which of these would be the best choice?
cupcakes
grapes and orange segments
French fries
gummy candies
what is true concerning children and television?
children can miss out on forming relationships when they watch television
watching television is a good way to improve young children's problem-solving skills
why can it be difficult to make certain a first grader eats a nutritious lunch at school?
the child may not be used to making independent food choices
the child may trade foods with classmates
the child may not eat everything he or she is given
all of the above
how is a child likely to express sibling rivalry?
by being cooperative
by sharing toys
by tattling
by showing empathy
most experts agree that children should be more encouraged to use their right hands
true
false
like piaget, vygotsky believed that human learning can be divided into specific periods.
true
false
lev vygotsky developed the theory that humans have multiple intelligences
true
false
the sounds made by the letters b, m and p are among the most difficult to make and many children do not master them until they are 6 or 7
true
false
children who are bilingual often have a more difficult time reading than children who are not
true
false
one reason for parents to limit the time their children watch television is to encourage more physical activity
true
false
while eating nutritious foods can improve a childs physical development, it has little effect on intellectual development
true
false
one reason that some children are not given nutritious foods is that their parents or caregivers do not understand the basics of good nutrition
true
false
four year olds often express anger when they feel frustrated
true
false
according to piaget, adults are in formal operations period of learning
true
false
while parents should make certain 4-6 year olds brush their teeth regularly, there is no need to start flossing until about age ten
true
false
in the united states, the number of overweight children has been rising in recent years
true
false
one common cause of poor nutrition in the us is eating to much high calorie, high fat food from fast food restaurants
true
false
a 5 year old is less likely to worry about hypothetical events, such as fire in their home , than a three year old
true
false
the amount of food children should eat depends on their weight and activity level
true
false
4 year olds often form friendships with their playmates
true
false
vygotsky stressed that children understand new experiences based on their past experiences and current knowledge
true
false
4 to 6 year old girls tend to be slightly heavier and taller than boys of this age
true
false
two people with the same IQ can actually have very different abilities
true
false
children generally begin losing their primary teeth at about age 4
true
false
most children have learned self-discipline by age 5
true
false
according to Gardner's multiple intelligences, the ability to think logically is closely related to the ability to perform mathematical operations
true
false
when you refine a skill, you are improving your ability to perform a skill
true
false
Montessori classrooms typically have several learning stations arranged by subject area
true
false
people who are good at understanding the motivations and desires of others have good naturalistic intelligence
true
false
