Preschooler Development Quiz

What is the typical age range of a preschooler?

• 2 to 5 years old

• 1 to 3 years old

• 5 to 8 years old

• 6 to 9 years old

What change occurs in the limbs of preschoolers?

• Limbs start to lengthen

• Limbs start to shrink

• Limbs start to thicken

• Limbs start to weaken

By the end of preschool, what is the average weight of a child?

• About 40 pounds

• About 20 pounds

• About 60 pounds

• About 80 pounds

Which gross motor skill is typically developed by preschoolers?

• Can ride a tricycle

• Can drive a car

• Can swim laps

• Can ride a skateboard

Which of the following is a fine motor skill for preschoolers?

• Can button up their shirt

• Can swim

• Can ride a bike

• Can throw a ball

What is an example of a fine motor skill in preschoolers?

• Can cut with scissors

• Can run fast

• Can jump high

• Can climb trees

How does the development of gross motor skills benefit preschoolers?

• It helps them participate in physical activities like running and climbing

• It helps them read better

• It helps them sing songs

• It helps them draw pictures

What is a sign that a preschooler is developing reduced separation anxiety?

• They tolerate being away from parents better than toddlers

• They cry more when separated

• They refuse to go to school

• They become more dependent on parents

What is the goal for preschoolers in Erickson's stage of development?

• Develop a sense of purpose

• Develop a sense of trust

• Develop a sense of independence

• Develop a sense of guilt

According to Piaget, what is the stage called for preschoolers?

• Preoperational

• Sensorimotor

• Concrete operational

• Formal operational