DAP
When a preschool child is riding a tricycle, what is he/she developing?
Gross motor skills
Three-year-old Timmy fell off his bicycle and hurt his arm. he has small scrape that is bleeding. The teacher put on gloves. What step was next?
Apply pressure to stop the bleeding
Why are board books more appropriate for toddlers than paperback books?
A) More durable
B) Tear easily
C) Better pictures
D) Expressive text
A) More durable
Which items might you find in a music/movement center in a preschool classroom?
A) Song-based books, headphones, scarves
B) Ethic music, sensory table, paper
C) Hula-hoops, pipettes, markers
D) Large area rug, instruments, easel
A) Song-based books, headphones, scarves
Which term refers to infants developing reactions (i.e. fear of spider) based on a parent's reaction?
Social Referencing
How much screen time a day is DAP for a young toddler-18 months-old?
No screen time is appropriate
Which agency determines that a Personnel file is required for working with children in a childcare center?
Child Care Licensing
Which type of question inspires creativity and promotes divergent thinking?
A) Natural
B) Simple
C) Open-ended
D) Eloquent
C) Open-ended
What is the first step in researching educational topics?
A) Identify the topic to be researched
B) Complete a work cited page
C) Compare information in the text
D) Explain the hypothesis
A) Identify the topic to be researched
Which term refers to the improvement of the skills involving the arms, legs, and whole body movement?
Gross-Motor Development
Which statement BEST aligns with DAP based on research?
A) Play is essential to facilitate young children's development and learning
B) All development is the same and all children develop at the same rate
C) Children are passive leaners and interactions with the environment have little impact on development
D) Each subject area such as math or science should be taught separately with separate activities
A) Play is essential to facilitate young children's development and learning
The Empower Program requires which meal style in childcare centers to assure children are more in control of their food?
A) Buffet
B) Pre-plated style
C) Family style
D) Cafeteria style
C) Family style
Which teacher action is the BEST example of how to acknowledge & facilitate a child's effort during learning experiences?
A) Set up a teacher-directed activities only
B) Encourage children to use at least one of the senses
C) Never use open-ended questions
D) Encourage children to repeat an activity
D) Encourage children to repeat an activity
When a conflict arise with coworkers, which strategy is the MOST effective way to develop positive interpersonal relationship?
A) Tell the childcare director
B) Ignore the problem
C) Address the concern with that individual
D) Get advice from other co-workers
C) Address the concern with that individual
What activity is developmentally appropriate for a three year old?
A) Feeding another child
B) Stringing small beads
C) Climb up and down stairs
D) Write their name with a pencil
C) Climb up and down stairs
Which activity uses gross motor skills that would be DAP for a preschool child?
A) Printing name on paper
B) Painting a picture
C) Running through an obstacle course
D) Reading picture books
C) Running through an obstacle course
What statement is a good suggestion for food experiences with young children?
A) Prepare for each lesion at least one day in advance
B) Children should be supervised most of the time during food activity
C) Let children experience things for themselves as much as possible
D) Be sure to include majority of the children in the experience
C) Let children experience things for themselves as much as possible
Which statement describes the role of the teacher when supporting learning experiences
A) Have low expectations
B) Provide meaningful, real world problems to solve
C) Offer activities that soley focus on discovery
D) Asking many yes and no answer questions
B) Provide meaningful, real world problems to solve
What services does Quality First provide for early childhood programs or professionals?
Staff development and resources to preschools
What example describes an important POSITIVE influence on brain development even before birth?
Nutrition
What three criteria define developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)?
A) Relevant, meaningful, socially reflective
B) Age of child, individual development, culturally responsive
C) Progress, intentional actions, principles of development
D) Routine, cultural norms, child behaviors
B) Age of child, individual development, culturally responsive
An assistant teacher in a toddler room wants to have a show and tell during circle time on Friday asks the lead teacher if it is a good idea. What would be the BEST response from the Lead teacher?
A) This sounds great but it should match the learning theme of this week
B) Instead of sharing circle time in whole group, have the children share in small groups of three
C) It is DAP for two-years-olds to sit still at circle time and they will love it
D) Show & Tell should be on Mondays so children do not wait all week to share
B) Instead of sharing circle time in whole group, have the children share in small groups of three
Which is the BEST example of the teacher's role in Dramatic Play experiences with young children?
A) Teacher takes the lead in creating dramatic play scenarios
B) Provides children toy materials ain the housekeeping center
C) Limit supplies so children are not overwhelmed
D) Scaffold dramatic play with meaningful language experiences
D) Scaffold dramatic play with meaningful language experiences
What benefits does the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry provide?
Registration for professional development opportunities
Which phrase BEST describes emotional development in toddlers?
May vary from child to child