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A range of topics related to early childhood education, including child care, professional development, advocacy, and best practices for working with young children. It provides insights into important concepts such as maslow's hierarchy of needs, cognitive development, fine and gross motor skills, and effective teaching strategies. Key questions around child development, classroom management, and creating engaging learning environments. It offers valuable information for those interested in pursuing a career in early childhood education or supporting the growth and well-being of young children.
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Sarah has no paid work experience in child care. What would be the BEST category to include on her resume? a. interest in childcare career b. her volunteer work with children c. how many children she has d. her childcare philosophy ✔✔b. her volunteer work with children Grooming, clothing, and are important in projecting a professional image. a. appearance b. her grades c. her hobbies d. her music preferences ✔✔a. appearance Megan wants to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. In order to do so she must: a) have a college degree b) complete a resume and portfolio c) be a high school student in an approved program and complete all requirements d) have received a college acceptance letter ✔✔C) be a high school student enrolled in an approved program and complete all requirements
Maria, a preschool teacher, has always believed in the importance of advocacy. One of the strategies she uses that exhibits advocacy is to a) buy safe toys b) include the NAEYC Code of Ethics in her monthly newsletter c) invite high school students to come help with a project, take pictures and include in the monthly newsletter d) becoming involved in an organization or community group that speaks out for children, who don't usually have the ability to speak up for themselves. ✔✔d) becoming involved in an organization or community group that speaks out for children, who don't usually have the ability to speak up for themselves. During a meeting with a child's mother, the mother tells the caregiver in confidence that her husband physically abuses both her and the child. The caregiver should. a. Think about it over the weekend to decide what to do b. Ask some colleagues what they think about the situation. c. Report the conversation to the proper authorities. ✔✔c. Report the conversation to the proper authorities An example of child advocacy is a) lobbying for higher pay for childcare workers
b) handing out candy at Halloween c) investing in a local mini golf course ✔✔a) lobbying for higher pay for childcare workers When cleaning a surface that has been contaminated by blood, a worker should: a. use water b. do the clean up within 24 hours c. use protective gloves ✔✔c. use protective gloves Soft music, quiet voices, and are examples of relaxation techniques used with children. a) dim lights b) television c) painting ✔✔dim lights Emergency contact information for all children at the center should contain a. who to call first in an emergency b. phone numbers for everyone c. a contact for the child's doctor d. all of these ✔✔d. all of these
Which of the following is an example of neglect? a) unexplained bruises b) evidence of a sexual act of an adult with a child c) inappropriate or soiled clothing d) overly aggressive behavior ✔✔c. inappropriate or soiled clothing Bleaches, detergents, and other cleaners should be stored a. under a table in the classroom b in a locked cabinet c. in the bathroom ✔✔c. in a locked cabinet A healthy snack for young children is a. a piece of fresh fruit b. natural yogurt c. cheese cubes d. all of these ✔✔d. all of these
Elise wants to provide the children with an activity to encourage creativity. To accomplish this, her BEST choice would be to a) reading the children a story b) engaging the children in dramatic play c) showing the children different paintings d) teaching the children how to play a new game ✔✔b) engaging the children in dramatic play A toy firefighter's hat allows children to a) conform to gender roles b) practice creative role play c) learn about fire safety d) practice fine motor skills ✔✔b) practice creative role play An example of an activity that can help develop gross motor skills is a) finger painting b) cutting shapes with scissors c) singing a song d) playing hopscotch ✔✔d) playing hopscotch
Which of the following is an example of parallel play? a) Ava and Ben are sitting next to each other both building airports with blocks, interdependently without talking to each other b) a child is putting together a puzzle c) Lisa is jumping on one foot while John plays a drum. They are talking about their snack but not interested in playing the other persons activity. d) In the house area, Mike is cooking and Anna is sweeping the floor. ✔✔a) Ava and Ben are sitting next to each other both building airports with blocks, interdependently without talking to each other Which of these is the MOST basic need, according to In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory? a) love b) safety c) self esteem ✔✔b) safety A child's intellectual development is affected by the interaction of his or her emotional, physical and environment. a. home
b. playground c. social ✔✔c. social Social, emotional and physical development all contribute to development. a. cognitive b. gross motor c. fine motor ✔✔a. cognitive When a child becomes upset and clingy when a parent leaves them at a childcare center is an example of anxiety. a. caregiver b. general c. social d. separation ✔✔d. separation The school has to employ a new teacher's aide. The BEST indicator that the individual knows how to interact with children appropriately is a) communicating at the child's level
b) directing the children how to improve play c) stand at the doorway and wave excitedly ✔✔a) communicating at the child's level Which guidance technique is appropriate for use with preschool children? a) have all children to the same activity b) focus on what the children can do instead of what they should not do. c) be inconsistent with limits ✔✔b) focus on what the children can do instead of what they should not do. James and Susan are putting together a jigsaw puzzle. What cognitive ability are they practicing? a. problem solving b. verbal expression c. language comprehension ✔✔problem solving A child can develop find motor skills by playing with a) jump ropes b) hoola hoops c) play dough ✔✔c) play dough
When writing a lesson plan, the FIRST think to consider is/are the for a lesson plan. a. goals and objectives b. what things the teacher likes to do c. what day of the week you will be teaching ✔✔a. goals and objectives Incorporating diversity activities into the curriculum can help children do what? a. focus on difference between people b. learn to accept differences in people of other cultures c. make children feel awkward ✔✔b. learn to accept differences in people of other cultures In a learning objective, which of the following verbs cannot be assessed or measured or observed? a) count b) identify c) learn ✔✔c) learn Finger plays are an example of what type of skill?
a. literacy and fine motor b. poetry c. math ✔✔a. literacy and fine motor Using a toilet is an example of what type of skill? a. being helpless b self help c. social maturity ✔✔b. self help What is the best way for a preschool student to learn science concepts? a. watch videos b. read books about them c. participate in experiments ✔✔c. participate in experiments When taking their FIRST field trip, the childcare provider should. a. give each child a printed agenda b. remind the children of the routine for the day
c. yell at the kids when ever they need to move or stop ✔✔b. Remind the children of the routine for the day What is an appropriate pre-activity for a field trip to a pumpkin patch? a) create a journal entry b) read a book about pumpkins c) create a class thank you note ✔✔b) read a book about pumpkins Scarves, hoops, and ribbons are simple materials to encourage skills. a. creative movement b. musical appreciation c. reading ✔✔a. creative movement Verbal skills are often developed during play. a. parallel b. individual or alone c. dramatic ✔✔c. dramatic
Which activity provides children the opportunity to explore the way their bodies move in space? a) reading b) blocks c) dancing ✔✔c) dancing What is an activity that would encourage the children to develop independent daily living skills? a) a field trip to the zoo b) teach finger play songs c) have children help make peanut butter sandwiches for snack. ✔✔c) have children help make peanut butter sandwiches for snack. Suggesting activities and materials that parents can share with their children is a an effective method to develop with the parents. a. partnerships b. arguments c. lesson plans ✔✔a. partnerships