--- title: The Early Childhood Fun Quiz description: Join Child Care Aware® of Missouri for a fun quiz on early childhood, packed with interesting facts and helpful resources for educators and parents. image: https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/Working%20mom-1.png --- [![Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png?width=666&height=414&name=Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png "Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo")](http://www.mochildcareaware.org) Open main menu Close main menu - [Partner Publication Home](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication) - [Parents & Families](https://mochildcareaware.org/parents-families/) - [Child Care Educators](https://mochildcareaware.org/child-care-educators/) - [About Us](https://mochildcareaware.org/about/) - [Contact](https://mochildcareaware.org/contact/) [News & Updates](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/tag/news-updates) # The Early Childhood Fun Quiz [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/the-early-childhood-fun-quiz) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/the-early-childhood-fun-quiz) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/child-care-keeps-missouri-working/the-early-childhood-fun-quiz) ![](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/Working%20mom-1.png) *Whether you’re a pro or just dreaming of cars,* *Join us for a ride through child care memoirs!* *This fun-filled quiz is where knowledge glitters,* *With facts and figures that’ll make you feel like winners!* 1. ***How many words does a child typically know by the age of 3?  *** a) 50   b) 200   c) 1,000   d) 5,000   2. ***Which animal is often used in early childhood education to help children learn about emotions?  *** a) Cat   b) Dog   c) Elephant   d) Bear   3. ***What is the most popular color children tend to choose when asked to draw?  *** a) Red   b) Blue   c) Green   d) Yellow   4. ***Which healthy snack is known to be a favorite among young children?  *** a) Chocolate cookies   b) Carrot sticks   c) Potato chips   d) Gummy bears   1. ***At what age do children typically start to engage in pretend play?  *** a) 1 year   b) 2 years   c) 3 years   d) 4 years   \---------------------------------------------------- **Answers:** 1. **b)** 200   2. **c)** Elephant   3. **b)** Blue   4. **b)** Carrot sticks   5. **b)** 2 years   ---   **Sources:** 1. ***How many words does a child typically know by the age of 3?  *** - Source: According to research from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), a typical 3-year-old has a vocabulary of about 200 to 1,000 words depending on exposure and development. ASHA - Language Development[https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/](https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/) 1. ***Which animal is often used in early childhood education to help children learn about emotions?  *** - Source: Many early childhood education programs use elephants and other animals in storytelling and activities to teach emotions and social skills due to their relatable characteristics. For instance, the elephant's memory is often associated with emotional intelligence. Child Development Institute - Emotions and Learning[https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/](https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/) 1. ***What is the most popular color children tend to choose when asked to draw?  *** - Source: Various studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that blue is frequently the most chosen color among children, often due to its calming and appealing nature. KIDZ BOP - Children's Favorite Colorshttps://kidzbop.com/ 1. ***Which healthy snack is known to be a favorite among young children?  *** - Source: Carrot sticks are commonly cited as a healthy snack preferred by children, along with other fresh fruits and veggies, according to organizations promoting healthy eating for kids. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Healthy Snacks for Kids [https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy\_eating/healthy\_snacks.html](https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/healthy_snacks.html) 1. ***At what age do children typically start to engage in pretend play?  *** - Source: Research indicates that children often begin to engage in pretend play around 2 years of age, with more complex forms developing by age 3. 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