CDA Physical Development & Motor Skills 2

Question 1

Which activity BEST supports fine motor development in toddlers?

Accepted Answer

Tearing paper, using large crayons, and filling/dumping containers

Answer

Running obstacle courses

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Throwing and catching balls

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Jumping on a trampoline

Question 2

What is the recommended daily minimum of physical activity for preschool-aged children according to national health guidelines?

Accepted Answer

60 minutes of structured + 60 minutes of unstructured physical activity

Answer

30 minutes of structured activity only

Answer

20 minutes of quiet stretching

Answer

2 hours of sitting-based learning with one movement break

Question 3

A 5-year-old struggles with cutting along a straight line with scissors. What is the MOST developmentally appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Provide cutting activities with thick lines, varied paper textures, and regular practice

Answer

Have the child practice adult worksheets for precision

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Assess the child for a developmental delay immediately

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Avoid scissors until the child is older

Question 4

Which gross motor skill is typically emerging in children around 3 years of age?

Accepted Answer

Catching a ball with two hands, running, and jumping with two feet

Answer

Skipping alternating feet

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Doing a cartwheel

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Performing a standing broad jump of 3 feet

Question 5

How does outdoor play primarily support young children's physical development?

Accepted Answer

By providing space and equipment for gross motor skills, coordination, and sensory exploration

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By limiting movement to reduce injury risk

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By focusing children on structured sports training

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By reducing the need for indoor movement breaks

Question 6

A teacher notices that several infants in her care have not yet rolled from back to front by 6 months. What should she do first?

Accepted Answer

Provide supervised tummy time daily and share observations with families; note patterns for possible referral if persistent

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Immediately diagnose them with motor delays

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Do nothing and wait for a scheduled checkup

Answer

Place the infants on their stomachs all day to force development