What is the goal of a developmentally appropriate practice for young children? - answer
to ensure activities are right for the age and stage of each child
Research has shown that children who participate in quality preschools: - answer are
less likely to go on welfare
Creative curriculum, founded by Diane Tryster Dodge in 1988: - answer describes how
to plan a classroom based on the ten interest areas
Sally just turned three. She is very friendly and happy girl. She likes making toys. she
makes cake from sand and water. According to Jean Piaget's cognitive development
theory, which one of the following best describes Sally's stage? - answer preoperational
What are some ways to develop self-control in children? - answer model your own self-
control around other children and adults
Which of the following is critical in creating a learning environment for young children. -
answerroom arrangement
Which of the following is a developmentally appropriate health and safety practice for
preschool children? - answerpractice hand-washing, diapering, toy sanitation, and food
sanitation in the childcare facility
What is the focus of the High/Scope approach? - answeractive learning
What is the long-term effect of self-control and self-regulation? - answerbetter
relationships in the future
What are two important areas caregivers should observe? - answerchildren and
environment
Which of the following statements describes anecdotal observations? - answera "short
story" describing exactly what the child does
What is the best reason to have strong relationships with the families of children in your
facilities? - answerbecause they are your best resource about their child
Maslow's movitavional theory describes five stages of hierarchy of needs. Children
move through stages as needs are met. If physical needs are not met, children do not
progress in their social development. - answerTrue
, Self-nurturing is selfish because it takes time away from care for the children. * -
answerFalse
All children are expected to perform the same tasks and achieve the same skills at the
same time. - answerFalse
Practicing gross motor skills involves using large muscles instead of small muscles. -
answerTrue
By getting down to the child's level, you are showing respect by listening to what he/she
has to say. - answerTrue
Open ended questions rather than close ended questions stimulate the child's thinking. -
answerTrue
The four stages of play development are: Solitary, Parallel, Cooperative and -
answerassociative
What is the number one way to defend against disease? - answerwashing our hands
What is the term used when a child plays by him/herself? - answersolitary
A neuron is a specialized nerve cell that makes up the central nervous system. -
answerTrue
Examples of prosocial behavior in children is: - answerHelping & Sharing
Where would large hollow blocks be located in a childcare center? * - answerblock
(construction)
An anecdotal observation is a running account of everything a child does for a certain
amount of time. - answerFalse
Attachment is an emotional tie to a specific person - answerTrue
Workbooks, ditto sheets, flashcards and other similarly structured abstract materials are
appropriate lessons for a preschool child. - answerNo
Jean Piaget thought children individually create their own knowledge and Lev Vygotsky
theorized that children create knowledge through the social interaction and language
with others. - answerTrue
Practicing gross motor skills involves using large muscles instead of small - answerTrue
The most serious playground injuries occur while running? - answerFalse
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