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Preschool Development

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Obstacles to Logical Thought: Match the correct obstacle with the description

a)

egocentrism

1.

belief that everyone has the same ideas as oneself

b)

centration

2.

attention on one part of an object or event

c)
  1. transductive reasoning

3.

linking events without logical reason

2.

Which of the following is an example of a fine motor skill?

a)

Walking

b)

Pedaling a bike

c)

Climbing

d)

Drawing a circle

3.

Match the Preschooler Cognitive Terms with their Descriptions: Seriation

a)

Putting objects in order based on size, weight, etc.

b)

Putting objects into sets based on common traits

c)

What can be done up can also be undone

d)

The change of an object from one state to another

e)

Placing classified objects into smaller groups based on how they are alike or different

4.

Which statement about preschool nutrition is accurate?

a)

A. Preschoolers need fewer nutrient-dense foods because they grow slowly

b)

B. Balanced meals support focus, mood, and energy levels

c)

C. Snacks should be used to replace meals

d)
  • D. Preschoolers don’t need regular meal routines

5.

Piaget’s preoperational stage is marked by:

a)

Logical thinking and flexible reasoning

b)

Abstract thought and conservation

c)

Intuitive thinking and symbolic play

d)

Strong cause-and-effect reasoning

6.

Preschoolers are in the (a)   stage of Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory

Choose from the below words
preoperational
sensorimotor
concrete operational
formal operational
7.

An example of a preschooler using symbolic thought is ...

a)
drawing a picture of a cat
b)
pretending a stick is a sword
c)
counting blocks in a tower
d)
singing a song about animals
8.

Preschoolers are between the ages of ​ (a)   and​ (b)   years old.

Choose from the below words
3
5
2
4
6
1
9.

A child insists their teacher tie their shoes even though they can do it themselves. This is an example of

a)

empathy

b)

dependency

c)

aggression

d)

fear

10.

A child spills paint, covers their face, and says, “It’s all my fault. I ruin everything.” This is an example of...

a)

Initiative

b)

Guilt

c)

Anxiety

d)

Anger

11.

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!”

a)

noting time concepts

b)

seeing cause and effect

c)

understanding number concepts

d)

sorting and classifying objects

12.

A preschooler is giving out stickers to classmates. There are five friends, and the child counts five stickers, giving one to each friend.

a)

Understanding number concepts

b)

Sorting and classifying objects

c)

Noting time concepts

d)

Ordering by attributes

13.

What type of play do preschoolers start to engage in more than in toddlerhood?

a)

solitary

b)

parallel

c)

pretend

14.

Several factors make up a preschoolers self-concept- match the factors to their correct definition: 

a)

Distinguishing the “real me” from symbols of themselves

1.

Self recognition

b)

Describing of oneself. Ex: physical features, gender, physical skills, possessions, and activities. 

2.

Self definition

c)

Comes from being unconditionally loved and accepted, having secure attachments, and receiving positive discipline and guidance.

3.

Self esteem

d)

The belief that one can do better and the ability to act on that belief. 

4.

Self correction

15.

Why is it important to plan developmentally appropriate activities for preschoolers?

a)

A developmentally appropriate activity challenges but does not overwhelm children.

b)

A developmentally appropriate activity builds self-esteem and is easy to complete.

c)

A developmentally appropriate activity forces children to interact with one another.

d)

A developmentally appropriate activity keeps children busy and entertained.

16.

Which of the following best represents the relationship between self-confidence and initiative?

a)

The less self-confident a preschooler is the more initiative they will have.

b)

The more self-confident a preschooler is the more initiative they will have.

c)

The less self-confident a preschooler is their initiative will stay the same.

d)

The more self-confident a preschooler is their initiative will stay the same.

17.

Moral behavior must be taught. Which of the following best illustrates an ideal method of teaching morals?

a)

Through every day actions

b)

Through the media

c)

Through spending time with peers

d)

Through time spent away from home

18.

How do preschoolers learn according to Piaget's Preoperational Stage?


a)

By memorizing facts.


b)

Through participation and involvement in everyday experiences.


c)

By reading textbooks.


d)

Through structured lectures.


19.

Why do children have a limited view on ideas?

a)

Because they are not interested


b)

Because they are too complex


c)

Because they are based on the child's perceptions


d)

Because they are not explained well


20.

What is a key characteristic of cooperative play?


a)

Solitary activity


b)

Use of technology


c)

Quiet and individual


d)

Interaction with others


21.

What do children develop when they are encouraged and supported in their efforts during the Initiative vs Guilt stage?

a)
A sense of confusion
b)
A feeling of guilt
c)
An attitude of apathy
d)
A sense of initiative
22.

What is the main focus of Erikson's stage of Initiative vs Guilt?

a)

Developing self-confidence through play

b)

Building physical strength

c)

Learning to read and write

d)

Understanding mathematical concepts

23.

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

a)

Solving puzzles


b)

Catching a bounced ball


c)

Counting numbers


24.

Large Muscle Development - match the definition with the explanation

a)

Dynamic balance

1.
  • balance maintained while moving

b)

Static balance

2.
  • balance maintained while standing still

c)

Body rotation

3.
  • turning the hips and pulling the shoulders backward while the arm comes forward

d)

Weight shift

4.

changing weight from the back leg to the forward leg

25.

Which of the following is a fine motor skill?

a)

sitting

b)

throwing a ball

c)

stacking blocks

d)

pedaling a tricycle

26.

How does play contribute to preschoolers' learning?

a)

Play has no impact on preschoolers' learning.

b)

Play only promotes physical development in preschoolers.

c)

Play promotes cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

d)

Play hinders cognitive development in preschoolers.