Starting
It values the way children naturally learn and play, it focuses on meeting children where they are developmentally, and it values diversity.
developmentally appropriate practice
"What do the children already know, and how can this lesson build on that?" Is a question to ask when doing this.
Lesson planning
activities or learning experiences that move children from one activity to another
transition
A two-word sentence, such as “throw ball,” is a good example of:
telegraphic speech
This is what adding cornstarch to paint will do.
Make it thicker
This is Erik Erikson’s first stage of development
Basic trust vs. mistrust
To identify students who may benefit from special programs, to gather data to help evaluate programs, and to help in planning instruction are reasons for this practice.
Assess children
All but which of the following is true when designing a learning environment for young children?
a. The space should be welcoming and homelike
b. Changes to the space should be made one at a time or gradually
c. Significant changes should be made to the environment on a regular basis to keep it fresh
d. The environment should be beautiful as well as functional
c. Significant changes should be made to the environment on a regular basis to keep it fresh
One of the most effective ways to strengthen phonological awareness is to use books that contain many of these.
Rhymes
A clarinet is in this instrument family.
Wind instrument
Superhero fantasy play is an example of this type of play.
Symbolic play
To encourage children and teachers not to “see” differences such as race, ethnicity, ability, or gender is the goal of this curriculum.
Anti-bias curriculum
The item is sturdy and can stand up to use by many children, and the item is washable or otherwise easy to clean, and the item is nontoxic are things to consider when choosing this.
Classroom equipment
listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Skills of literacy
a child pretending to be someone else is an example of what type of play?
Functional play
Lev Vygotsky labeled this as the difference between what a child can do on her own with what she can do with help.
the zone of proximal development
an informal narrative account of an incident of a child’s behavior.
An anecdotal record
Which of the following is an example of a transition?
Cleanup, eating, dressing, nap time
Cleanup
This is the process by which young children become aware of language and literature before they are able to read or write.
emergent literacy
This along with space and materials are the three most important things to consider when you design your art center.
Time
this is A child’s growing ability to exercise control over physical and emotional needs in the face of changing circumstances.
Self-regulation
Collecting and organizing all the information gathered from various sources to provide insights into the behavior of a child
case study
In a well-planned indoor area of an early childhood school or center, the minimum usable space available per child should be:
35 square feet
If a child wants to leave the group during story time, it is best to:
gently encourage her to stay, but do not insist
To equip children to become self-reliant, participating members of their communities is the primary goal of what curriculum?
Social studies