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Fire exit information should be: ans โโ In both written and pictorial form, posted near exits The first-aid kit should be kept: ans โโ In a easily accessible location ,clearly marked and out of the reach of the children Frequent hand washing is important because : ans โโ It keeps germs for spreading Choose the most healthy snack for young children: ans โโ Apple slices and low fat milk( 2% milk) An open ended question has: ans โโ No right or wrong question The amount of adult supervision needed depends on: ans โโ The number of children in the group The activity The developmental needs of the children who are present All Of these Children should be provided with these items washing their hands: ans โโ Warm water, liquid soap and paper towels Children need their own spaces in the classroom for their coats and other belongings because: ans โโ a-It promotes their positive self-concept b- It helps maintain good health An example of a positive nonverbal communication is: ans โโ A smile
A mealtime, a caregiver should: ans โโ -Insist that children finish all food in their plates -Not offer dessert until all their food is finished -Only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table while eating NONE OF THE ABOVE Which of the following is the best way to assist children from families with limited incomes? ans โโ Cooperate with school administrators and public officials to provide such assistance as a free lunch program and/or some academic assistance When arranging a classroom a teacher should: ans โโ Put related activities near each other Which of the fallowing is NOT a characteristic of a child with emotional disturbance: ans โโ Making large efforts to make friends The best example of an open-ended material would be : ans โโ A piece of paper and crayons Children's play material should be kept: ans โโ On low open shelves A teacher sets up a Literacy Center where the students match pictures of objects that begin with the same sound. Which of the fallowing skills is the teacher trying to develop in students using this center? ans โโ Phonemic Awareness A developmentally appropriate group time: ans โโ -Lasts only a short time -Gets the children actively involved -Permits children to leave if they wish All of the Above
A creative art project is : ans โโ Painting with orange and black paint on white paper CDA stands for : ans โโ Child Development Associate A CDA is : ans โโ The only Nationally recognized Early Childhood Credential A good technique for dealing with favorite toys is to : ans โโ Provide duplicates of them, if possible A positive circle experience includes: ans โโ Scheduling and planning beforehand Interesting and active activities Anticipating problems beforehand All Of the Above Appropriate choices for young children include this statement: ans โโ " You may choose from the art area, the housekeeping area or the puzzle table " Good practice provides children the opportunity to " live with diversity". Which of the fallowing statements best represents that statement? ans โโ Pictures, learning materials and posters depicts children and families of diverse backgrounds, ages, abilities and both genders. This includes the dominant culture of the room. Situations that reflect bias included: ans โโ Thanksgiving stories that depicts Indians with war paint and headdresses Halloween stories with pictures where everything black is portrayed as scary Block activities that include girls and housekeeping activities that are never offered to boys All of the Above
Children learn best when they: ans โโ Actively participate Fallow directions carefully Coloring books, ABC worksheets and offering sample artwork are: ans โโ Not developmentally appropriate Playing Double Dutch with a jump rope, games wit rules and riding a 2-wheeled bicycle : ans โโ Should be offered on a preschool playground Experience charts, labeling items in the room and making lots of books available are all examples of : ans โโ Practice that supports emergent literacy A writing center for preschoolers should include: ans โโ Pencils, papers, markers, envelopes and old typewriter and pieces of old mail Scribbling is : ans โโ An early stage in the development of children's art and writing skills To extend a teachable moment: ans โโ Observe what is happening Describe what is happening and ask open-ended questions Let the children come up with ideas about what they would like to do All of the Above Children's art work should: ans โโ Be clearly recognizable so that their parents can appreciate it Be a perfect copy of the teachers work None of the Above
Community resources information for the parents should be available: ans โโ a-From the caregiver b-From the Director Both A and B A milestone of development is : ans โโ A functional skill or task that most children can do at a certain age range A caregiver can encourage a toddler's development by : ans โโ Being patient with the child to gain their respect Which of the fallowing statements bests describes a blended classroom? ans โโ A classroom with children with various ages A teacher becomes aware that a certain student's family is in a crisis situation that is unsafe for the child. What is the teacher's best course of action? ans โโ Report the crisis situation to school and local authorities or the Center Director The child exhibits loss of cognitive thinking, social behavior and academic progress which is unusual for this child. The teacher should suspect that the child: ans โโ May be having emotional problems at home Children who are between 18 months and 2 years old can typically: ans โโ Scribble with markers Preschoolers will use shocking language An appropriate response would be : ans โโ Telling the child that such language is not appropriate The fallowing are characteristics of typical 3-5 year old ranges of development: ans โโ Children match letters with those in their name Children create believe stories
Children recognize some colors All of the above What does the acronym NAEYC stand for: ans โโ National Association for the Education of Young Children When a teacher says they are doing an assessment this teacher is doing: ans โโ An evaluation Andrew often hits and bites other children. After doing so, he laughs and runs off. He doesn't seem to realize he is hurting them. You will: ans โโ Stop the behavior immediately and attend to the hurt child. Then get down on Andrew's level pointing out and labeling the feelings of the child he has hurt Appropriate guidance techniques would include: ans โโ 1-Planning to avoid problems with the use of space, placement and number of toys and careful supervision 2-Interacting with children in positive ways 3-Redirecting inappropriate behavior All of the Above A new child has just enrolled in your program. She is from China. Several of the children say " Mei Lee talks funny". You will: ans โโ Explain to them that she is from another culture, speaks a different language and is learning yours. Encourage to help her learn our words and to be kind friend to her Gross motor skills refers to : ans โโ Require children to make large movements with their bodies You see a co-worker leaving a group of napping children alone while she goes into the hallway. You decide to first: ans โโ Approach her personally about your concerns
Child abuse and neglect reporting is the responsibility of : ans โโ The person who observed the incident An appropriate mealtime would include: ans โโ 1-A well-balanced meal that meets licensing regulations 2-Pleasant conversation at the table 3-Encouragement to eat All of the Above Which area does not have a CDA credential? ans โโ School Age Children learn best with? ans โโ Hands on experience A CDA maintains a commitment to Professionalism by: ans โโ Joining appropriate professional organizations Attending trainings and conferences A CDA sees at classroom out of ratio he/she should report the situation to : ans โโ Lead teacher, supervisor and state licensing Children grow and learn at? ans โโ Their own space At what age can you begging to use books? ans โโ Infants Toddlers begin to define themselves as? ans โโ Good/bad and ugly/attractive Young 3's prefer to? ans โโ Play along with another child, can wait short time for turn, are less willing to hold an adults hand
What is a standardized test? ans โโ A formal assessment tool Which is a new feature of the children pyramid? ans โโ Exercise When working with a child who speaks another language at home it is important to? ans โโ Strengthen the child's first language Phonological awareness can be promoted through? ans โโ Rhymes; finger play,songs You have a student in your class who is concerned about the impending birth of his baby sister. His behavior has shown signs of his stress. Which action on your part will best help him to begin to adjust? ans โโ Give him extra support, be available to him to listen and help him find the words he needs to voice his concerns It is a good idea to do which of the fallowing: ans โโ Regularly update your emergency contact list Check toys to make sure they don't have broken pieces Refill your First Aid Kit All of the Above
