Preschoolers Abilities and Developing Skills
Activities that use large muscles of the arms and legs
Large motor
Positive result of core conflict of preschooler according to Erikson.
Sense of initiative
Series of pictures and drawings that convey messages.
Pictograph
Periods of time within a schedule that may be lengthened or shortened.
Time blocks
Educational program, either full day or part day for children beginning at age 5.
Kindergarten.
State of harmonious functions, as of muscles.
Coordination
Having been taught to regulate behavior according to society to get along with others.
Socialized
Seperate areas in the classroom dedicated to a particular activity.
Interest centers
Activities where children take the lead in making choices, plans, and decisions.
Child-initiated
Method of testing to identify those with particular difficulties or delays.
Screening
Being able to move nimbly and quickly.
Agility
Typical for most people in a group.
Norms
Behind the scenes adult attention to factors in the environment that influence children's behavior, such as arrangements to time, space, and materials.
Indirect guidance
Refers to activities and ideas that result from teacher action.
Teacher-initiated
Tests used to assess whether children are likely to succeed in an educational environment, primarily applied to Kindergarten.
Readiness tests
Internal standards of behavior that control personal conduct.
Conscience
A space in the classroom where a child can go to be alone.
Private space
Classes for children who are not deemed ready for tasks of Kindergarten or other grade levels.
Transitional classes
Practices and attitudes to prevent development of prejudice and bias.
Antibiased
Holding back, as referring to children repeating a grade.
Retention