CDA Prep Chapter 4 Physical questions and answers graded A+

CDA Prep Chapter 4 PhysicalDescribe an indoor activity, for a group or an individual, that you can do with the age group in your setting to support development of gross motor skills. - correct answer Obstacle Course, Bean Bag Throw, Dance or Music and Movement Gross motor skills that children develop and learn can be grouped into three areas. Name them. - correct answer Moving from one place to another (locomotion), Giving or Receiving Objects With Force, Stability Movements Why are most infants able to crawl before they can pick up objects with their thumb and forefinger? A. Things farther away attract more attention than objects close at hand. B. They develop large-muscle skills before developing fine-muscle skills. C. Testing limits by crawling is more satisfying than picking objects. Crawling gives them the confidence they need for picking up objects. - correct answer B. They develop large-muscle skills before developing fine-muscle skills. List five different materials and objects that can be included in an outdoor learning environment to promote gross motor development for the age group of children with whom you work. - correct answer Swings, Climbing Structures, Tricycles, Scooters, Balls, Ramps, Tunnels, Slides, etc. List and describe two ways that physical activity benefits young children. - correct answer Builds and maintains bones, prevents or delays high blood pressures, cholesterol and types 2 diabetes, reduces stress, increases attention spans, increases academic success, enhances language and social skills, makes children feel confident and competent Which of the following materials will be the most appropriate to promote fine motor skills in the Science Center. A. Magnifying Glass B. Large Ball C. Jump Rope - correct answer A. Magnifying Glass