Music
What do music and movement boost through repetition and associative learning?
Memory
How should music and movement always be taught?
Together
How do children best learn math concepts?
Through hands on activities & experiences
What is a teacher's role when children are using technology?
Intentional teaching, Lesson plan with goals for technology inclusion and use, Technology and digital
devices should be evident in many interest centers
and offered as choices, As new technology is
introduced, we demonstrate how to handle it, use it
and store it, Teacher limits screen-time and participates in passive activities, asking questions
and linking to previous activities and learning, Teacher monitors children's
technology use, notating progress and levels attained.
When is it appropriate to replace hands-on activities with technology?
NEVER, technology should only be used as a supplement.
Being able to keep a steady beat promotes what type of development?
Language development
What is cross lateral movement?
Cross lateral movement is movement in which arms or legs cross from one side of the body to the other.
There are how many ways to create a stronger math program?
3: teachable moments, interdisciplinary connections, and home extensions
Name one example of passive technology and one example of interactive technology.
Passive- TV, Educational video, DVD's
Interactive- Camera, E-books, Drawing App
At what age is it appropriate for a child to utilize technology?
2 years and up- but it should still have limitations.
Children develop 90% of brain connections by age 3. What happens to these brain connections if they are not consistently used?
These brain connections will be lost through a process call "pruning" where the brain loses unused connections at a rapid rate to make new connections.
Music and movement help children develop what social/emotional skill?
When children are exposed to a new math concept, they need what?
repetition and similar activities targeted to their developmental levels
What are the best devices for 3-year-olds to use? Name 1 appropriate device for each center (Library, Math, Dramatic Play, Blocks, Science, Technology center)
How much *high-quality* screen time is appropriate for a child to experience per day?
Less than 1 hour per day- this includes screen time at home.
Children with musical training have what type of higher scores?
IQ Scores
What is associative learning?
There are four levels of mathematical thinking: 1. concrete thinking, 2. visual thinking, 3. symbolic thinking, and 4. abstract thinking.
Many children will not move beyond what level during preschool?
1. Concrete thinking
What is one example of a low tech device and one example of a high tech device?
Low tech= listening stations, headphones, tape recorders, microphones, VCR players, non-digital camera, radio with no cord or batteries
High Tech= laptop computers, touch-screen tablets, iPads, interactive whiteboards, printers, a mouse, smart phones, digital music devices, digital cameras, internet connections
Should technology be limited to a single center?
No, technology should be infused throughout multiple centers to allow children to understand its usage throughout their play.
What age range is the most vigorous period for brain growth and pruning?
18 months-4 years
The part of the brain that controls movement also controls what?
Cognition and emotion
According to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, what are the five strands of math knowledge?
1. Numbers & Operations
2. Algebra
3. Geometry
4. Measurement
5. Data analysis & probability
Educate parents on the importance of having technology embedded throughout the classroom instead of just on the computer. Remind parents of our screen-time policy which is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Name 3 times when technology should be avoided throughout each day!
Meal times
1 hour before bed time
As a way to calm down a child