NOTABLE CHARTS: CHAPTER 12 + 13

Question 1

toddler intellectual milestones- 12-18 months

Answer 1

1. varies actions on objects to receive many results
2. notices attributes of objects
3. uses physical trial and error to solve problems
4. imitates others
5. looks for hidden objects in last place seen
6. points and vocalizes wants
7. points to named objects and animals in books
8. says 3 words to 15+ words
9. gestures when talking
10. uses one-word sentences

Question 2

toddler intellectual milestones- 18-24 months

Answer 2

1. thinks how to solve some problems without using physical actions
2. solves simple problems requiring two or three steps
3. begins deferred imitation
4. hunts objects in all possible places
5. pictures objects mentally
6. realizes words have referential meaning
7. says about 200 words
8. uses two and three word sentences
9. enjoys singing a few songs
10. understands questions
11. names pictures in a book
12. repeats actions of others

Question 3

toddler intellectual milestones- 24-36 months

Answer 3

1. involves others in play activities
2. begins to use a few symbols in pretend play
3. has many jumbled ideas
4. says up to 500 words
5. uses three or more word sentences
6. laughs at silly labels
7. enjoys some books over and over
8. repeats a few rhymes
9. asks for information

Question 4

gross-motor activities

Answer 4

1. walks in different directions
2. spins
3. rolls and tosses objects
4. use push and pull toys
5. climb using low steps
6. jumps on mats
7. build with large blocks
8. crawls through tunnels
9. plays with sand and water
10. slides down a child size slide
11. uses push and pedal riding toys
12. runs outdoors

Question 5

fine-motor activities

Answer 5

1. assemble and take apart items
2. poke holes in soft objects
3. use a hammer and peg set or beat a drum
4. use play-doh and finger paints
5. build a tower with blocks
6. use a shape sorter
7. complete a simple jigsaw puzzle
8. stack and nest objects
9. turn pages in books
10. cut paper with child safety scissors
11. draw with thick crayons
12. play with felt and stickers

Question 6

how to model language to toddlers

Answer 6

1. correct pronunciation
2. correct grammar
3. introduce a new word
4. correct the meaning of a word

Question 7

language games for toddlers

Answer 7

1. show me
2. follow directions
3. telephones

Question 8

toddler social-emotional milestones- 12-18 months

Answer 8

1. seeks attention
2. shows affection
3. protests when frustrated
4. shows intense separation anxiety
5. resists napping and bedtime even when tired and sleepy
6. plays alone on floor with toys for a few minutes
7. looks at the person who is talking to them

Question 9

toddler social-emotional milestones- 18-24 months

Answer 9

1. directs another’s attention to an object
2. says hi, bye, please
3. shows some separation anxiety
4. is shy around strangers
5. wants things now
6. becomes more independent and defiant when challenged
7. often responds with no
8. uses possessive words
9. shows attachment to a toy or blanket
10. responds to simple requests

Question 10

toddler social-emotional milestones- 24-36 months

Answer 10

1. verbalizes feelings
2. shows love to non-caregiving adults, children, and pets
3. begins to interact more with children
4. is possessive about toys
5. fears more real and imaginary things
6. begins having nightmares
7. is persistent and demanding
8. has tantrums
9. is curious about self
10. shows empathy
11. takes turns
12. knows what is and is not acceptable, but will test limits