Unit 4 Toddlers

Walking generally starts between: (a)  

• 9-18 months
• 6-12 months
• 12-15 months

True or false? A toddler is described as mobile and curious.

• True

• False

Select the most accurate statement regarding toddler physical growth.

• Growth rapidly increases.

• Growth slows down.

• Growth does not occur.

• Growth continues at the same pace as infancy.

Gross motor skills involve:

• Small muscles

• Short muscles

• Large muscles

• Long muscles

Fine motor skills involve:

• Small muscles

• Short muscles

• Large muscles

• Long muscles

What is a major skill that is learned in toddlerhood

• Cleaning up toys

• Getting dressed

• Tying shoes

• Toilet training

True or false? Toddlers eat MORE in than they do or did during infancy.

• True

• False

Select all that apply. Forcing children to finish all the food on their plate contributes to:

• Obesity

• Meal time issues

• Lack of understanding hunger cues

• Low weight

True or false? Making or using fun and colorful foods helps increase motivation to eat and try new foods.

• True

• False

What is one of the first social skills a toddler learns?

• Affection

• Sharing

• Talking