I am Growing Up: Practice Questions

As a child grows from infancy, what happens to their bones?

As you grow up, your body needs good care to stay healthy and strong. Which of these is a way to take good care of your changing body?

When children recognize that everyone, including themselves, has unique physical characteristics and grows at their own speed, what positive outcome does this understanding help to develop?

During which stage of growth does a child typically learn to speak in full sentences and play with friends?

Children grow in many ways, such as getting taller and stronger. Which of these statements about how children grow is generally true?

As you grow, you might notice that your friends have different hair colours or heights than you. What is a good way to think about these differences?

Explain one important reason why children should regularly wash their hands, especially as their bodies are growing and developing.

What type of teeth are expected to replace a child's milk teeth as they grow?

As you grow, your body becomes stronger and you learn many new things. It is very important to understand your body and how to keep it safe and healthy.

a) Name three different body parts that you use every day to play, move, or learn about the world around you.

b) Sometimes, when playing with friends or exploring, you might get a small scratch or bump. What is one simple thing you can do to try and prevent such little injuries?

c) If someone ever does something that makes you feel uncomfortable about your body, or touches you in a way you do not like, why is it very important to tell a trusted adult right away?