FCC Child Development Flashcards

A caregiver plans activities based on each child's individual interests, culture, and abilities. This approach is called what?

Answer: Developmentally appropriate practice

Developmentally appropriate practice tailors activities to each child's age, individuality, and culture.

Which is the best example of supporting emotional development in a toddler who is having a tantrum?

Answer: Calmly acknowledging the feeling and helping name the emotion

Naming and validating feelings helps toddlers build emotional regulation and vocabulary.

Reading the same picture book repeatedly with a toddler primarily supports which area of development?

Answer: Early literacy and language

Repeated shared reading builds vocabulary, print awareness, and early literacy skills.

According to Vygotsky, the gap between what a child can do alone and with help is called the what?

Answer: Zone of proximal development

The zone of proximal development is the range where a child succeeds with guidance from others.

A 6-month-old is not yet rolling over or holding their head steady. What is the appropriate provider response?

Answer: Note the observation and discuss with parents about talking to their pediatrician

Sharing objective observations with parents encourages timely developmental follow-up.

Providing a low shelf where children can independently choose and return toys primarily supports which developmental goal?

Answer: Independence and self-help skills

Accessible materials let children make choices and practice independence and responsibility.

Which statement about temperament is most accurate for family child care providers?

Answer: Temperament is an inborn style, and providers should adapt to each child's needs

Temperament is an individual, inborn behavioral style that caregivers accommodate through responsive care.