3) a child is able to skip by
• 48months
• 54 months
• 60months
• 72 months
Answer 60 Months
Infant -- birth to 1 year
Displays social smile
Rolls over by self
Able to sit alone, without support
Babbling
Plays peek-a-boo
Eruption of 1st tooth
Pulls self to standing position
Walks while holding on to furniture or other support
Says mama and dada, using terms appropriately
Able to drink from a cup
Understands "NO" and will stop activity in response
Walks without support
Toddler -- 1 to 3 years
Masters walking
Recognizes gender differences
Uses up to 8 words and understands simple commands
Able to run, pivot, and walk backwards
Uses spoon to feed self
Can name pictures of common objects and point to body parts
Able to walk up and down stairs
Imitates speech of others, "echoing" word back
Begins pedaling tricycle
Learns to take turns (if directed) while playing with other children
Able to feed self neatly, with minimal spilling
Able to state first and last name
Recognizes and labels colors appropriately
Able to draw a line (when shown one)
Dresses self with only minimal help
Learns to share toys (without adult direction)
Preschooler -- 3 to 6 years
Rides tricycle well
Able to draw a circle
Able to draw stick figures with 2 to 3 features for people
Hops on one foot
Catches a bounced ball
Understands size concepts
Enjoys rhymes and word play
Able to skip
Enjoys doing most things independently, without help
Balances better, may begin to ride a bicycle
Understands time concepts
Begins to recognize written words -- reading skills start
Starts school
School-age child -- 6 to 12 years
Understands and able to follow sequential directions
Beginning skills for team sports (soccer, T-ball, etc.)
Begins to lose "baby" teeth and erupt permanent teeth
Routines important for daytime activities
Reading skills develop further
Peer recognition begins to become important
Girls begin to show growth of armpit and pubic hair, breast development
Menarche (1st menstrual period) may occur in girls
Adolescent -- 12 to 18 years
Boys show growth of armpit, chest, and pubic hair; voice changes; and testicular/penile enlargement
Girls show growth of armpit and pubic hair; breast development; menstrual periods
Adult height, weight, sexual maturity
Understands abstract concepts
Peer acceptance and recognition is of vital importance
Physical Milestones of a Five to Six Year Old
Child will be more in control of his or her body.
Child will have a marked increase in stamina and coordination.
Child can throw and catch a ball with practice.
Child may start to loose baby teeth as permanent teeth start emerging.
Child will show a preference to their right or left hand.
Child will be able to skip.
Child will be able to master buttons.
Child will show an interest in learning how to lace and tie his or her own shoes.
Child will be able to write the alphabet, though the letters may not be neat or precise.
Child is usually worn out from a day of play and learning and goes to bed easier. However, many children in this age group do not like being awakened in the morning and may be fussy.
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MAHE 2006 MCQs
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