Development
Refers to the expression of feelings
Emotional Development
one of the oldest and best methods for learning about young children
Observation
The activity preferences during self selected play can eb recorded on it.
Participation Chart
Early childhood is the period from __ to ___.
Birth to nine years.
Includes coordination
Physical Development
The process of observing, recording, and documenting children's growth and behavior to make decisions about their education.
Assessment
Designed to record the presence or absence of specific traits or behaviors
checklists
The most important guideline when observing children is to what?
Keep information Confidential
Involves interacting with others
Social development
Characteristics and behaviors typical of children in specific age groups
Developmental milestones
Used to indicate the degree to which a quality or trait is present
rating scale
What is the most common type of observation used in preschools?
informal observation
Involves problem solving
cognitive development
A __ ensures that rules and regulations established by the state are followed by making on-site visits to assigned centers.
licensing specialist
Contains a brief narrative account of a specific incident
Anecdotal record
What can impact a child's development? (3 things)
culture, economic status, and home background
Climbing on the playground
physical development
True or False
Traditional families now account for a small percentage of the population.
True
A collection of materials that shows a person's abilities, accomplishments, and progress over time.
Portfolio
Family child care providers provide care where?
In their own homes