Early Childhood

What is the size comparison used to describe the brain of a healthy baby at birth?

• A small toy

• A blue bag

• A red bag

• A book

How much does the volume of a baby's brain grow during the first year?

• It stays the same

• It doubles

• It triples

• It increases by half

According to the speaker, how many neural connections can a brain create every second?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 2 million

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main things that contribute to healthy brain development?

• Connect

• Talk

• Watch television

• Play

What does 'serve and return' refer to?

• A type of game

• Connecting, talking, and playing with children

• Feeding children

• Taking children out

What can happen to children when meaningful connections are not established?

• They feel secure

• They feel calm

• They experience confusion and stress

• They become more independent

What is the most special period for a child's development according to the speaker?

• The first year

• The first five years

• The first ten years

• From birth to adulthood

What does the speaker encourage everyone to do for the children?

• Buy them toys that they enjoy

• Give them space and time to be alone and play freely

• Connect, talk, and play

• Teach them and assess their learning