Preschool (Ages 3-4) Flashcards
(15 cards)
What age range is defined for preschool children?
Ages 3-4 years
What is the physical ability of preschool children regarding hopping?
Children can hop on one leg
What skills related to dressing do preschool children develop?
Get dressed and undressed
What fine motor skill can preschool children perform?
Hold a pencil
What mode of transportation can preschool children typically use?
Pedal a tricycle
What cognitive stage do preschool children operate in according to Piaget?
Preoperational
How do preschool children represent objects?
Using words and pictures
What limitation do preschool children have regarding perspectives?
Do not see things from other people’s perspectives
What is the term for children asserting control over their environment?
Initiative
How do preschool children exhibit initiative?
By thinking for themselves, formulating and executing plans, and developing a sense of purpose
What are fine motor skills?
Fine motor skills involve tiny muscles working with the brain and nervous system to control movements in areas like the hands, fingers, lips, tongue, and eyes.
What is the initiative versus guilt stage?
Children between ages three and six display increased assertiveness by taking the lead in play and engaging in social interactions more actively.
What is the preoperational stage?
Children between the ages of two and seven years old think symbolically, using symbols to represent words, objects, images, individuals, and concepts, enabling the capacity to mimic behavior through imitation.
What does egocentric mean in cognitive development?
Demonstrating a cognitive inclination where individuals find it challenging to acknowledge perspectives beyond their own.
What is scaffolding in education?
When the teacher breaks down complex concepts into small, more manageable steps helping children along the way.
