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WorksheetsPreschool Development
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 21mins
Obstacles to Logical Thought: Match the correct obstacle with the description
egocentrism
belief that everyone has the same ideas as oneself
centration
attention on one part of an object or event
transductive reasoning
linking events without logical reason
Which of the following is an example of a fine motor skill?
Walking
Pedaling a bike
Climbing
Drawing a circle
Match the Preschooler Cognitive Terms with their Descriptions: Seriation
Putting objects in order based on size, weight, etc.
Putting objects into sets based on common traits
What can be done up can also be undone
The change of an object from one state to another
Placing classified objects into smaller groups based on how they are alike or different
Which statement about preschool nutrition is accurate?
A. Preschoolers need fewer nutrient-dense foods because they grow slowly
B. Balanced meals support focus, mood, and energy levels
C. Snacks should be used to replace meals
D. Preschoolers don’t need regular meal routines
Piaget’s preoperational stage is marked by:
Logical thinking and flexible reasoning
Abstract thought and conservation
Intuitive thinking and symbolic play
Strong cause-and-effect reasoning
Preschoolers are in the (a) stage of Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory
An example of a preschooler using symbolic thought is ...
Preschoolers are between the ages of (a) and (b) years old.
A child insists their teacher tie their shoes even though they can do it themselves. This is an example of
empathy
dependency
aggression
fear
A child spills paint, covers their face, and says, “It’s all my fault. I ruin everything.” This is an example of...
Initiative
Guilt
Anxiety
Anger
A child is playing at the sand table. She fills a small bucket with sand, dumps it onto a toy slide, and watches the sand slide down. She does it again and says, “When I put the sand at the top, it goes down fast!”
noting time concepts
seeing cause and effect
understanding number concepts
sorting and classifying objects
A preschooler is giving out stickers to classmates. There are five friends, and the child counts five stickers, giving one to each friend.
Understanding number concepts
Sorting and classifying objects
Noting time concepts
Ordering by attributes
What type of play do preschoolers start to engage in more than in toddlerhood?
solitary
parallel
pretend
Several factors make up a preschoolers self-concept- match the factors to their correct definition:
Distinguishing the “real me” from symbols of themselves
Self recognition
Describing of oneself. Ex: physical features, gender, physical skills, possessions, and activities.
Self definition
Comes from being unconditionally loved and accepted, having secure attachments, and receiving positive discipline and guidance.
Self esteem
The belief that one can do better and the ability to act on that belief.
Self correction
Why is it important to plan developmentally appropriate activities for preschoolers?
A developmentally appropriate activity challenges but does not overwhelm children.
A developmentally appropriate activity builds self-esteem and is easy to complete.
A developmentally appropriate activity forces children to interact with one another.
A developmentally appropriate activity keeps children busy and entertained.
Which of the following best represents the relationship between self-confidence and initiative?
The less self-confident a preschooler is the more initiative they will have.
The more self-confident a preschooler is the more initiative they will have.
The less self-confident a preschooler is their initiative will stay the same.
The more self-confident a preschooler is their initiative will stay the same.
Moral behavior must be taught. Which of the following best illustrates an ideal method of teaching morals?
Through every day actions
Through the media
Through spending time with peers
Through time spent away from home
How do preschoolers learn according to Piaget's Preoperational Stage?
By memorizing facts.
Through participation and involvement in everyday experiences.
By reading textbooks.
Through structured lectures.
Why do children have a limited view on ideas?
Because they are not interested
Because they are too complex
Because they are based on the child's perceptions
Because they are not explained well
What is a key characteristic of cooperative play?
Solitary activity
Use of technology
Quiet and individual
Interaction with others
What do children develop when they are encouraged and supported in their efforts during the Initiative vs Guilt stage?
What is the main focus of Erikson's stage of Initiative vs Guilt?
Developing self-confidence through play
Building physical strength
Learning to read and write
Understanding mathematical concepts
Which of the following is a part of gross motor development?
Solving puzzles
Catching a bounced ball
Counting numbers
Large Muscle Development - match the definition with the explanation
Dynamic balance
balance maintained while moving
Static balance
balance maintained while standing still
Body rotation
turning the hips and pulling the shoulders backward while the arm comes forward
Weight shift
changing weight from the back leg to the forward leg
Which of the following is a fine motor skill?
sitting
throwing a ball
stacking blocks
pedaling a tricycle
How does play contribute to preschoolers' learning?
Play has no impact on preschoolers' learning.
Play only promotes physical development in preschoolers.
Play promotes cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Play hinders cognitive development in preschoolers.
