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END OF PAGE true or false: what and how children learn during the first 5 years of life has no effect on the foundation for successful lifelong learning - ANSWERS-false what do children need most in order to develop cognitive skills to the best of their ability - ANSWERS-loving, caring adults and opportunities for play what is the constructivist theory - ANSWERS-concept that children construct their own knowledge through engagement with their surroundings what is a schema - ANSWERS-a mental concept that informs a person about what to expect form a variety of experiences and situations what is an example of a schema - ANSWERS-a child refers to a cow as a horse because it has four legs and a tail what is object performance - ANSWERS-understanding that an object exists even when you can no longer see it
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END OF PAGE what is scaffolding in regard to education - ANSWERS-introducing new information by extending up what the child already knows what is self regulation - ANSWERS-the ability to control one's behavior, emotions and thinking true or false: self-regulation is linked with future success in school - ANSWERS-true true or false: according to maslows hierarchy of needs , children whose physical needs are not being met will have trouble developing positive self esteem - ANSWERS-true what does executive function mean - ANSWERS-the mental processes needed to connect past experience with present action the process involved in executive function include - ANSWERS- confidence, curiosity and self- control
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END OF PAGE bronfenbrenners ecological theory can be described as - ANSWERS-a theory that examines the impact of children's social environments on their development piagets sensorimotor period describes - ANSWERS-the development of the coordination of sensory input and motor responses The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on - ANSWERS-- The number of children in the group
- The activity
- The developmental needs of children who are present. The first- aid kit should be kept - ANSWERS-In an easily accessible location, clearly marked, and out of the reach of children Frequent hand washing is important because - ANSWERS-It keeps germs from spreading An open-ended question - ANSWERS-Has no right or wrong answer
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END OF PAGE Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands - ANSWERS-Warm water, liquid soap, and paper towels Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other belongings because - ANSWERS-- It promotes their positive self- concept
- It helps maintain good health An example of a positive nonverbal communication is - ANSWERS-A smile At mealtime, a caregiver should - ANSWERS-- Not insist that children finish all food on their plates
- Not, not offer any dessert until all their food is finished
- Not only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table while eating
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END OF PAGE Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change - ANSWERS-It provides them time to finish up an activity You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you - ANSWERS-Give them practice talking, listening, and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at the lunch table A good early childhood practice is - ANSWERS-Asking the children to pretend to be butterflies as they walk to the playground An activity that develops small-motor skills would be - ANSWERS- Bead stringing Another activity that develops small-motor skills would be - ANSWERS-Manipulating play-dough You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your classroom. When choosing, you will first consider - ANSWERS- Whether the materials are developmentally appropriate, are mostly open- ended, and will enable the children to experience success.
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END OF PAGE Two boys want the same truck to haul blocks across the room. One boy goes to the housekeeping area and gets a basket. This is an example of - ANSWERS-Problem solving When talking with a child, the caregiver should - ANSWERS-Get down to the child's eye level Caregivers should - ANSWERS-- Be good listeners
- Ask a lot of open-ended questions You want the children to learn cooperation, so you - ANSWERS- Provide activities that require taking turns, sharing materials, and solving problems together Children's artwork should be - ANSWERS-Displayed at the children's eye level
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END OF PAGE ANSWERS-Send home books and activity packets that the children can enjoy with their families A positive circle time experience includes - ANSWERS-- Scheduling and planning beforehand
- Interesting and active activities
- Anticipating problems beforehand Appropriate choices for young children include - ANSWERS-" You may choose from art, the housekeeping area, or the puzzle table." Situations that reflect bias include - ANSWERS--Thanksgiving stories that depict Indians with war paint.
- Halloween stories with pictures in which everything black is portrayed as scary 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 - ANSWERS-Stop the behavior immediately and attend to the hurt child.
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END OF PAGE Then get down on Andrew's level, pointing out and labeling the feelings of the child he has hurt Appropriate guidance techniques would include - ANSWERS--Planning to avoid problems with the use of space, placement and number of toys, and careful supervision.
- Interacting with children in positive ways
- Redirecting inappropriate behavior Fine- motor skills refer to skills that - ANSWERS-Require children to work with their hands and fingers A new child has just enrolled in your program. She is from china. Several of the children have approached you to say, "Mei Lee talks funny." You will - ANSWERS-Explain to them that she is from another culture, speaks a different language, and is learning ours. Encourage them to help her learn words and to be a kind friend to her Gross- motor skills refer to skills that - ANSWERS-Require children to make large movements with their bodies
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END OF PAGE Scribbling is - ANSWERS-An early stage in the development of children's art and writing skills You see a coworker leaving a group of napping children alone while she goes into the hallway. You decide to first - ANSWERS-Approach her personally about your concerns To extend a "teachable moment" - ANSWERS-- Observe what is happening
- Describe what is happening and ask open-ended questions
- Let children come up with ideas about what they would like to do Children' s artwork should - ANSWERS-Emphasize the process rather than the product You find that it is becoming difficult to keep the children engaged during circle time. You should - ANSWERS-Re-evaluate the length of time you are expecting the children to stay at circle time and whether the kinds of activities you are providing are interesting to them
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END OF PAGE What materials are appropriate for preschoolers to prepare them for reading? - ANSWERS-Magnetic letters, a well- stocked book corner, and reading to them everyday A child needs help blowing his nose. You will help him use a tissue and then - ANSWERS-You wash your hands and ask the child to wash their hands as well Positive ways to involve parents in the program include - ANSWERS- Reading stories You are out on the playground with twelve preschool-age children. One of the children says he needs to use the restroom, so you - ANSWERS- Take the child and half of the other children into the building An important part of a quality early childhood program is for caregivers to communicate with parents, some examples would be - ANSWERS-- parent conferences
- parent meetings
- conversations at arrival and departure time
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END OF PAGE Preschoolers will use shocking language. An appropriate response would be - ANSWERS-Telling the child that such language is not appropriate A new child has enrolled who has a physical disability. So that she will feel welcomed, you will - ANSWERS-Make any adaptions to the indoor and outdoor environment necessary so she can fully participate in activities to the greatest extent possible The purpose of observing children is to - ANSWERS--Identify patterns of their growth and development
- Provide the teachers with information so they can plan appropriate activities for the children Some types of observations tools are - ANSWERS--Anectodal record
- Running records and child interviews
- Developmental checklists
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END OF PAGE When you are preparing an environment for children, what should always be considered first? - ANSWERS-Safety of the children You bring out a new toy fire truck for the children to play with today. The toddlers are having a hard time playing together with the truck, so you - ANSWERS-Bring out a couple duplicates of this toy Classroom rules and rules for outdoor safety should be - ANSWERS-- Few in number
- Worded in simple terms, using pictures
- Written in positive terms, saying what the children should be doing A parent has expressed concern that her son is spending too much time in your program "just playing". A good response to her concern would be to - ANSWERS-Invite her into the classroom to observe the children in order to understand what they are learning as they play Child abuse and neglect reporting is the responsibility of - ANSWERS- The person who observed the incident
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END OF PAGE The safest type of furnishings for preschoolers are - ANSWERS-Child- sized What are three things that need to be kept out of reach of preschool-aged children? - ANSWERS--over the counter medications
- Window covering cords
- Non-toxic cleaning solutions Exits should be - ANSWERS-Properly marked and free of barriers Where should dangerous substances, such as medicine and cleaning products, be kept? - ANSWERS-Out of reach of children What should be under playground equipment to prevent injuries? - ANSWERS-Approved shock-absorbing materials To ensure safety, toys and equipment must meet - ANSWERS-- Developmental needs of children
- Current safety standards
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END OF PAGE True or false: Outlets should be covered by safety caps only when infants are present - ANSWERS-False At what age is it safe to start applying sunblock to a child's skin? - ANSWERS-After 6 months True or false: A toddler can drown in a toilet in only 2 minutes - ANSWERS-True What are not safe to place in a crib? - ANSWERS-- Pillows
- Bumpers
- Fluffy blankets True or false: Infants should be soothed with a little honey on their pacifier - ANSWERS-False
