Fundamental
Environment
Children
Families
Teachers
100
Name four visuals used in the classroom to support behavior management.
* Expectations * Daily schedule *Area labels * Timers *Job Chart * Transitioning Flashcards
* Breathing Exercises * Personal books
100
Name three techniques to support creating positive relationships with students.
* Positive greetings
* PDAs
* Positive body language
* Positive deposits
100
Mention three techniques to support creating positive relationships with families
1. Positive greeting
2. positive comments on children
3. Ask for collaboration
4. Provide educational resources or training
5. Positive deposits
100
In order to support children, it is important that you take care of yourself. Name three (3) activities that help you feel calm and implement them within the classroom routine on a more frequent basis.
* Yoga * Increase time outside
* Art * Meditation
* Music * Breathing activities
200
What is the name of the tool for self-reflection designed to be used in implementing the Teaching Pyramid in the classroom?
The Inventory of Practices for Preschoolers
200
Give an example of a PDA in the following areas:
- arrival time
- meal time
- nap time
Answers will vary.
200
When do teachers apply emotional literacy?
When they talk with children about emotions
200
Describe how negative social emotional experiences impact adulthood.
- Reshaping neural pathways
- Change the brain structure
- Change how a person perceives situations
- Difficult self-regulation
200
Name four strategies from Walking Up the Teaching Pyramid.
* Yoga * Art * How to Keep the Brain Cool
* Music * Increase time outside
* Medication or breathing activities
* Help Us Stay Calm
* Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First
* Taking Care of Ourselves
300
Name the four areas of Teaching Pyramid.
1. Walking up the pyramid
2. Relationship and environment
3. Social emotional strategies
3. Individualized intensive interventions
300
Name the three expectations used in NHA Head Start.
1. We are safe.
2. We are responsible.
3. We are kind.
300
What are the three problem-solving steps?
1. Ask what the problem is.
2. Think of possible solutions.
3. Give it a try.
300
Describe how positive social emotional experiences impact adulthood.
* Increasing self-esteem
* Increasing confidence
* Increasing emotional regulation
300
What data can be used to learn about children?
- Age and Stage Questionnaires (ASQs)
-Home Visits
- Assessments (DRDP)
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Informal conversations with families
400
What is the difference between Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution?
Problem Solving is with the same person.
Conflict resolution is with two or more children.
400
What does the use of visuals in the classroom helps children to reduce? Name two.
* Anxiety
* Tantrums
* Acting out
* Misunderstanding
* Dependence of verbal prompts
400
Name three tools that we can use to help solve problems among children.
1. Solution Kit
2. Super Friend
3. Turker Turtle
4. Calming Kit
400
Mention four strategies to build relationships with families.
- Positive greetings in their primary language
- communication with respect
- Respect and honor culture
- Respect beliefs
- Work collaboratively
400
What tools can you use to examine you daily attitude about challenging behavior?
- A temperature treasure hunt
- Temperament assessment
- What pushes your button?
- Refrain
500
What are the three steps of resolving conflict?
1. Ask what happened? Ask how they feel?
2. Ask what they can do to solve the problem?
3. Think of some solutions, then give it a try.
500
Describe the difference between PDA and PDA Plus.
* PDA describes a child's action in a positive manner.
* PDA Plus describes a child's action in a positive manner and connect it with an expectation.
500
Mention three ways that teachers can use to help children identify and handle emotions.
- teaching about emotions
- introducing the thermometer
- teaching about emotional regulation options
- help us calm down
500
Where can you find information to support families with a specific situation?
- Teaching Pyramid website
- Backpacks
- Teaching Pyramid videos
500
Mention four strategies to make Teaching Pyramid work?
- Be consistent
- Be positive
- Be creative
- Be patient