The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on - ANSWER-- The number of children in the group
- The activity
- The developmental needs of
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The first- aid kit should be kept - ANSWER-In an easily accessible location, clearly marked, and out of the reach of children
Frequent hand washing is important because - ANSWER-It keeps germs from spreading
An open-ended question - ANSWER-Has no right or wrong answer
Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands - ANSWER-Warm water, liquid soap, and paper towels
Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other belongings because - ANSWER-- It promotes their positive self- concept
- It helps maintain good health
An example of a positive nonverbal communication is - ANSWER-A smile
At mealtime, a caregiver should - ANSWER-- 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
When arranging a classroom, a teacher should - ANSWER-Put related activities near each other
The best example of an open- ended material would be - ANSWER-Unit blocks
The children have been asking for the same book to be read at story time everyday for the past week. You will - ANSWER-Happily reread it, because you know children benefit from repetition
Children's play materials should be - ANSWER-Kept on low, open shelves
A developmentally appropriate group time - ANSWER--Lasts only a short time
- Gets the children actively involved
- permits children to leave, if they wish
Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change - ANSWER-It provides them time to finish up an activity
You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Asking the children to pretend to be butterflies as they walk to the playground
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be - ANSWER-Bead stringing
Another activity that develops small-motor skills would be - ANSWER-Manipulating play-dough
You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your classroom. When choosing, you will first consider - ANSWER-Whether the materials are developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and will enable the children to experience success.
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 - ANSWER-Problem solving
When talking with a child, the caregiver should - ANSWER-Get down to the child's eye level
Caregivers should - ANSWER-- Be good listeners
- Ask a lot of open-ended questions
You want the children to learn cooperation, so you - ANSWER-Provide activities that require taking turns, sharing materials, and solving problems together
Children's artwork should be - ANSWER-Displayed at the children's eye level
A creative arts project is - ANSWER-Painting with orange and black paint on white paper
One of the children is having a tantrum just as circle time is beginning. The best way to proceed would be - ANSWER-Stay close to the child and explain to the others that she is having a hard time right now but will be alright in a few minutes. Let your co-teacher start the circle time
A creative activity is - ANSWER-Using play dough
What is another activity that is creative? - ANSWER-Using musical instruments with a CD that tells children when to play the instruments
A good technique for dealing with favorite toys is to - ANSWER-Provide duplicates of them
You are aware that many of the children watch a great deal of TV and videos at home. You would like the parents to support their children's development at home instead of relying on screen media. You will - ANSWER-Send home books and activity packets that the children can enjoy with their families
A positive circle time experience includes - ANSWER-- Scheduling and planning beforehand
- Interesting and active activities
- Anticipating problems beforehand
Appropriate choices for young children include - ANSWER-" You may choose from art, the housekeeping area, or the puzzle table."
Situations that reflect bias include - ANSWER--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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER--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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Require children to make large movements with their bodies
Children learn best when they - ANSWER-Actively participate
Marcy came to school today with an angry, negative mood. You can see that this may soon erust into physical aggression. The best way to deal with this would be - ANSWER-Provide her with an activity that will help to diffuse her angry feelings, such as working with play dough or throwing sponge balls at a target
Coloring books, ABC worksheets, and offering sample artwork are - ANSWER-Not developmentally appropriate
Experience charts, labeling items in the room, and making lots of books available are all examples of - ANSWER-Practices that support emergent literacy
A writing center for preschoolers should include - ANSWER-Pencils, paper, markers, envelopes, an old typewriter, and pieces of old mail
Scribbling is - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Approach her personally about your concerns
To extend a "teachable moment" - ANSWER-- 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 - ANSWER-Emphasize the process rather than the product
You find that it is becoming difficult to keep the children engaged during circle time. You should - ANSWER-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
What materials are appropriate for preschoolers to prepare them for reading? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-You wash your hands and ask the child to wash their hands as well
Positive ways to involve parents in the program include - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER--parent conferences
- parent meetings
- conversations at arrival and departure time
Parent and teacher conflicts happen. A positive way to resolve them is to - ANSWER--Practice active listening
- Suggest the parents look over their copy of your programs parent handbook, referring to sections that may clear up misunderstanding and address the problem
You plan to take a walk through the neighborhood to the fire station tomorrow. To prepare for this trip you will - ANSWER-Sit down and explain the trip to the children, reviewing the procedures for safely crossing the street, staying close to the teachers, and other safety rules
Professional relationships with other staff include - ANSWER--Attending professional development events together, such as conferences and workshops
-Spending time planning cooperatively to meet the needs of the children.
-Treating each other with respect
A milestone of development is - ANSWER-A functional skills or task that most children can do at a certain age range
Preschoolers will use shocking language. An appropriate response would be - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER--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 - ANSWER--Anectodal record
- Running records and child interviews
- Developmental checklists
When you are preparing an environment for children, what should always be considered first? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Bring out a couple duplicates of this toy
Classroom rules and rules for outdoor safety should be - ANSWER--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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-The person who observed the incident
An appropriate mealtime would include - ANSWER-- A well balanced meal that meets licensing regulations
- Pleasant conversation at the table
- Encouragement to eat
A child in your group says "My truck!" to encourage more complex speech, you say - ANSWER-"Is that your truck? yes that is your truck!
Elliot says "Me go?" you respond - ANSWER-"Yes, you are going to the gym"
A parent has confided in you that her husband has left her and she is upset and unsure what will happen next. The best way to proceed would be to - ANSWER-Respect the parents privacy by keeping the information confidential and offer her a list of community agencies she might find helpful at this time
In order to keep children safe, toys and materials must be - ANSWER-Non-toxic and non-flammable
The safest type of furnishings for preschoolers are - ANSWER-Child-sized
What are three things that need to be kept out of reach of preschool-aged children? - ANSWER--over the counter medications
- Window covering cords
- Non-toxic cleaning solutions
Exits should be - ANSWER-Properly marked and free of barriers
Where should dangerous substances, such as medicine and cleaning products, be kept? - ANSWER-Out of reach of children
What should be under playground equipment to prevent injuries? - ANSWER-Approved shock-absorbing materials
To ensure safety, toys and equipment must meet - ANSWER-- Developmental needs of children
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