Early Childhood Education Practices, Exams of Childhood Development

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CDA( CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE)

Fire exit information should be: - Answers -In both written and pictorial form, posted near exits The first-aid kit should be kept: - Answers -In a easily accessible location ,clearly marked and out of the reach of the children Frequent hand washing is important because : - Answers -It keeps germs for spreading Choose the most healthy snack for young children: - Answers -Apple slices and low fat milk( 2% milk) An open ended question has: - Answers -No right or wrong question The amount of adult supervision needed depends on: - Answers -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: - Answers -Warm water, liquid soap and paper towels Children need their own spaces in the classroom for their coats and other belongings because: - Answers -a-It promotes their positive self-concept b- It helps maintain good health An example of a positive nonverbal communication is: - Answers -A smile A mealtime, a caregiver should: - Answers --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? - Answers -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: - Answers -Put related activities near each other

Which of the fallowing is NOT a characteristic of a child with emotional disturbance: - Answers -Making large efforts to make friends The best example of an open-ended material would be : - Answers -A piece of paper and crayons Children's play material should be kept: - Answers -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? - Answers -Phonemic Awareness A developmentally appropriate group time: - Answers --Lasts only a short time -Gets the children actively involved -Permits children to leave if they wish All of the Above Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change? - Answers -It provides them time to finish an activity An activity that develops small motor skills would be : - Answers -Stringing beans When you provide an activity that allows children to use their sense of smell, sight, sound, touch and taste it promotes: - Answers -Physical Development When talking to a child the Educator should : - Answers -Get down to the child's eye level A child with fine motor impairments will likely have the most difficulty performing which of the fallowing tasks? - Answers -Drawing a picture Using picture books with no words is most effective for promoting children - Answers - Awareness of narrative( story ) structure A student arrives at school with several large bruises that ( she/he) cannot explain. Which of the fallowing is the appropriate course of action for the Educator? - Answers - Fallowing the school's protocol as a Mandated Reporter Children's artwork should be: - Answers -Displayed at the children's eye level Caregivers should: - Answers -Be good listeners Ask a lot open-ended questions An activity that develops fine motor skills would be : - Answers -Manipulating playdough

2 boys want the same truck to haul blocks across the room. 1 boy goes to the housekeeping are and gets a basket. This is: - Answers -An example of problem solving A creative art project is : - Answers -Painting with orange and black paint on white paper CDA stands for : - Answers -Child Development Associate A CDA is : - Answers -The only Nationally recognized Early Childhood Credential A good technique for dealing with favorite toys is to : - Answers -Provide duplicates of them, if possible A positive circle experience includes: - Answers -Scheduling and planning beforehand Interesting and active activities Anticipating problems beforehand All Of the Above Appropriate choices for young children include this statement: - Answers -" 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? - Answers -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: - Answers -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: - Answers -Actively participate Fallow directions carefully Coloring books, ABC worksheets and offering sample artwork are: - Answers -Not developmentally appropriate Playing Double Dutch with a jump rope, games wit rules and riding a 2-wheeled bicycle : - Answers -Should be offered on a preschool playground Experience charts, labeling items in the room and making lots of books available are all examples of : - Answers -Practice that supports emergent literacy

A writing center for preschoolers should include: - Answers -Pencils, papers, markers, envelopes and old typewriter and pieces of old mail Scribbling is : - Answers -An early stage in the development of children's art and writing skills To extend a teachable moment: - Answers -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: - Answers -Be clearly recognizable so that their parents can appreciate it Be a perfect copy of the teachers work None of the Above The fallowing materials and activities are appropriate ways to help preschoolers prepare for reading: - Answers -Magnetic letters, a well-stocked book corner and reading to them every day A good way to get a child and his/her family off to a positive start? - Answers -Invite them to visit before the 1st day of school Provide the family with written information about the program and answer questions they may have Positive ways to involve the parents in the program include: - Answers -Reading stories An important part of a quality early childhood program is for caregivers to communicate with parents. An example would NOT be : - Answers -Arguing with the parents in front of the Director Parent/Teacher conflicts happen. A positive way to resolve them is to : - Answers - Practice "Active " listening The typical toddler: - Answers -Understands more words that she/he cam say Is possessive about his ort her belongings Sits and listens to short stories All of the Above Teachers can support characteristic development of 3-5 year old children by : - Answers --Writing down the children's stories -Requiring that they sit quietly and complete coloring pages or worksheets

Both of the above NONE OF THE ABOVE Community resources information for the parents should be available: - Answers -a- From the caregiver b-From the Director Both A and B A milestone of development is : - Answers -A functional skill or task that most children can do at a certain age range A caregiver can encourage a toddler's development by : - Answers -Being patient with the child to gain their respect Which of the fallowing statements bests describes a blended classroom? - Answers -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? - Answers -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: - Answers - May be having emotional problems at home Children who are between 18 months and 2 years old can typically: - Answers -Scribble with markers Preschoolers will use shocking language An appropriate response would be : - Answers -Telling the child that such language is not appropriate The fallowing are characteristics of typical 3-5 year old ranges of development: - Answers -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: - Answers -National Association for the Education of Young Children When a teacher says they are doing an assessment this teacher is doing: - Answers - 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: - Answers -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: - Answers -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: - Answers -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 : - Answers -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: - Answers -Approach her personally about your concerns Children's art work should: - Answers -Emphasize the progress rather than the product You find that is becoming difficult to keep children engaged during circle time. You should: - Answers -Re-evaluate the time you are expecting the children to stay in circle time and whether the kind of activities you are providing are interesting for them A new child has enrolled who has a physical disability. So that she will feel welcome you will: - Answers -Make any adaptions to the indoor/outdoor environment necessary so she can fully participate in activities to the greatest extend possible The purpose of observing children is to : - Answers -1-Identify patterns of their growth and development 2-Provide the teachers with information so they can plan appropriate activities for the children Some types of observations tools are: - Answers -1-Anecdotal records 2-Running records and child interviews 3-Developmental checklists All of the Above When are you preparing an environment for the children, what should always be considered first? - Answers -Safety of the child

Classrooms rules and rules for outdoors safety should be: - Answers -1-Few in number 2-Worded in simple terms, using pictures 3-Written in positive terms, saying what children should be doing All of the above Child abuse and neglect reporting is the responsibility of : - Answers -The person who observed the incident An appropriate mealtime would include: - Answers -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? - Answers -School Age Children learn best with? - Answers -Hands on experience A CDA maintains a commitment to Professionalism by: - Answers -Joining appropriate professional organizations Attending trainings and conferences A CDA sees at classroom out of ratio he/she should report the situation to : - Answers - Lead teacher, supervisor and state licensing Children grow and learn at? - Answers -Their own space At what age can you begging to use books? - Answers -Infants Toddlers begin to define themselves as? - Answers -Good/bad and ugly/attractive Young 3's prefer to? - Answers -Play along with another child, can wait short time for turn, are less willing to hold an adults hand What is a standardized test? - Answers -A formal assessment tool Which is a new feature of the children pyramid? - Answers -Exercise When working with a child who speaks another language at home it is important to? - Answers -Strengthen the child's first language Phonological awareness can be promoted through? - Answers -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? - Answers -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: - Answers -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