FL DCF CHILD CARE UNDERSTANDING
DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE
PRACTICES (UDAP)
Why should you arrange the classroom into separate areas? - ANSWERS-To keep
them interesting, support different developmental levels, provide opportunities
for the teachers to work with small groups vs. whole group, offer more choices
and variety
How might you arrange the classroom to enhance learning? - ANSWERS-Use
carpets to define areas, use shelves to create entrances and exits, separate loud
and quiet areas/messy and clean activities into zones
Experts agree that play, both indoors and outside, is an important part of early
childhood development, and that well-organized outdoor environments -
ANSWERS-help children develop physically, socially and intellectually.
Outdoor play is a great way caregivers can help fight - ANSWERS-the growing
childhood obesity epidemic.
The same considerations should be made for the playground as the indoor
classroom. Learning centers and defined play spaces should be - ANSWERS-
planned and prepared for inside and outdoors.
,What are some basic things to keep in mind when you are selecting toys and
materials for your classroom? - ANSWERS-Safe
Appealing
Age appropriate
Accessible
Children with special needs may require - ANSWERS-some adaptations to the
environment or to the activity.
Teachers can help children better understand one another by including toys,
books, pictures and play materials that send the message: - ANSWERS-Everyone
belongs here.
Developmentally appropriate toys and materials should be - ANSWERS-safe,
appealing, age appropriate, avoid stereotypes, and reflect the needs and ethnic
diversity of the children in the classroom.
Recycling and Resources - ANSWERS-Children like seeing and using things their
teachers have created.
Dollar stores can also be a great resource, just be careful about small parts or
objects that might be a potential safety hazard.
Ask parents about any special skills they can share with the children or items they
can bring from home or work.
,Every child care program will be different, but as required in child care rules and
regulations, each must have - ANSWERS-a daily plan of activities and daily
schedule posted in an accessible place.
Daily activities and routines need to be - ANSWERS-flexible but consistent.
The daily schedule should contain at least one hour of center time, so children can
- ANSWERS-fully engage in activities.
Mealtimes - ANSWERS-You can reduce wait time by letting children assist in the
setup, service and cleanup of each meal.
Teachers can help children learn math and language concepts and
developmentally appropriate table manners.
Transitions - ANSWERS-Transitions take place all day long, whenever one activity
stops and another starts
Some transitions are more difficult because of the number of steps involved
(lunch to nap)
It is easier to move from quiet to loud/active than from loud/active to quiet
activities
Children need daily routines and schedules that are flexible, yet consistent and
predictable. This instills a - ANSWERS-sense of order and helps children learn new
skills and appropriate behaviors.
, Another method to ease transitions is to use attributes to - ANSWERS-sort a large
group of children into smaller groups.
(For example, when allowing children to choose which learning center they want
to play in, you could begin by saying, "If you are a girl and are wearing red, you
can choose the center you want to play in now.")
True or False?
Learning centers should be organized so they enhance a child's ability to learn. -
ANSWERS-True
These spaces should be organized so they enhance a child's ability to learn.
True or False?
As a caregiver, you can help children acquire the skills they need by intentionally
planning environments that focus on the arrangement of space, placement of
furnishings, and the organization of play materials. - ANSWERS-True
As a caregiver, you can help children acquire the skills they need by intentionally
planning environments that focus on the arrangement of space, placement of
furnishings, and the organization of play materials.
True or False?
The daily schedule should contain at least one hour of television to offer
caregivers some quiet time. - ANSWERS-False
The daily schedule should contain at least one hour of center time, so children can
fully engage in activities.
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