Toddler Development Milestones Quiz
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At what age should the anterior fontanels close?

  • 18 months (correct)
  • 12 months
  • 30 months
  • 24 months
  • By 30 months of age, how much should a toddler weigh relative to their birth weight?

  • Five times their birth weight
  • Twice their birth weight
  • Three times their birth weight
  • Four times their birth weight (correct)
  • What significant cognitive developmental stage begins around 2 years of age according to Piaget?

  • Preoperational stage (correct)
  • Concrete operational stage
  • Formal operational stage
  • Sensory stage
  • What is the expected range of vocabulary for a toddler at 2 years of age?

    <p>50 to 300 words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Erikson, what developmental stage involves autonomy versus shame and doubt?

    <p>Toddlerhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity is considered a suitable example of solitary play for toddlers?

    <p>Building with blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gross motor skill is expected of a toddler at age 2.5 years?

    <p>Jumps across the floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At 18 months, what fine motor skill should a toddler be able to perform?

    <p>Build a tower of two blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept regarding behavior begins to be understood by toddlers in terms of moral development?

    <p>Good behavior is rewarded and bad behavior is punished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By what age do toddlers typically appreciate the usefulness of their body parts?

    <p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Physical Development

    • At 18 months old, the anterior fontanels close.
    • At 30 months, toddlers should weigh 4 times their birth weight, approximately 11.8 kg to 16.3 kg.
    • Toddlers grow about 7.5 cm per year.
    • Head and chest circumference usually equalize at 2 years old.

    Cognitive Development

    • At 2 years old, toddlers transition from Piaget's Sensorimotor stage to the Preoperational stage.
    • Toddlers develop memories of significant events.
    • They learn to follow simple instructions and engage in pretend play.

    Language Development

    • By 2 years old, toddlers use between 50 and 300 words.
    • At 1 year old, toddlers use one-word sentences, known as holophrases.
    • At 2 years old, toddlers use two to three-word sentences.
    • At 3 years old, toddlers use several words to create simple sentences using grammatical rules.

    Psychosocial Development

    • Toddlers are in Erikson's Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt stage.
    • This stage is characterized by a drive for independence and asserting themselves.
    • Developing routines and a sense of security are essential.

    Moral Development

    • Associated with cognitive development.
    • Toddlers begin understanding that others have different perspectives and that good behavior is rewarded.

    Self-Concept Development

    • Toddlers recognize themselves as separate from parents and explore their environment independently.

    Body-Image Changes

    • Toddlers understand the functions of different body parts and develop body identity by age 3.

    Age-Appropriate Activities

    • Toddlers engage in solitary play, often observing others before participating.
    • Examples include:
      • Filling and emptying containers
      • Finger paints
      • Clay
      • Shape sorters
      • Puzzles

    Motor Skill Development by Age

    Gross Motor Skills

    • 15 Months: Walks without help
    • 18 Months: Stands on both feet
    • 2 Years: Walks and runs easily
    • 2.5 Years: Jumps across the floor

    Fine Motor Skills

    • 15 Months: Uses a cup well
    • 18 Months: Builds a tower of two blocks
    • 2 Years: Builds a tower of six or seven blocks
    • 2.5 Years: Draws circles, turns pages in a book

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    Test your knowledge on the physical, cognitive, language, and psychosocial development milestones of toddlers. Explore how toddlers grow, learn, and communicate from 18 months to 3 years. Discover key theories like Piaget's and Erikson's stages in this quiz.

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