FCC Child Development Flashcards

A provider offers a mirror, rattles, and soft textured toys to an infant. Which developmental domain is being supported most directly?

Answer: Sensory and perceptual development

Varied textures, sounds, and reflections stimulate infants' developing senses and perception.

What does 'scaffolding' mean in supporting a child's learning?

Answer: Providing just enough help to let the child succeed, then reducing it

Scaffolding offers temporary, adjustable support that is gradually withdrawn as the child masters a skill.

A 3-year-old can typically be expected to do which gross motor task?

Answer: Jump with both feet and climb stairs alternating feet

Around age 3, children commonly jump with both feet and climb stairs using alternating feet.

Which caregiver behavior best fosters secure attachment in a family child care setting?

Answer: Consistently responding promptly and warmly to a child's needs

Consistent, sensitive, and prompt responsiveness builds secure attachment in young children.

A preschooler struggles to share and often says 'mine.' How should this typically be understood?

Answer: As developmentally normal, since sharing is still emerging at this age

Sharing is a developing skill in preschoolers, so 'mine' is age-typical and needs gentle guidance.

Which environment best encourages cognitive development through exploration for toddlers?

Answer: A safe space with open-ended materials to touch, sort, and explore

Open-ended, safe, hands-on materials invite the exploration that drives toddler cognition.

A provider wants to support a dual-language learner's development. What is a best practice?

Answer: Value and incorporate the child's home language while introducing English

Supporting the home language while adding English strengthens overall language and cognitive development.