skills/play
An example of an activity that can help develop gross motor skills is
a) finger painting
b) cutting shapes with scissors
c) singing a song
d) playing hopscotch
d) playing hopscotch
According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), if an institution has 6 infants in its care, how many caregivers must they have for those infants?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 6
A) 2
When cleaning a surface that has been contaminated by blood, a worker should
use protective gloves
An example of child advocacy is
a) lobbying for higher pay for childcare workers
b) handing out candy at Halloween
c) investing in a local mini golf course
a) lobbying for higher pay for childcare workers
When recognizing abuse you should...
REPORT IT
Elise wants to provide the children with an activity to encourage creativity. To accomplish this, her BEST choice would be to
a) reading the children a story
b) engaging the children in dramatic play
c) showing the children different paintings
d) teaching the children how to play a new game
b) engaging the children in dramatic play
As children grow, the first muscles to develop area
large muscles of the leg
small muscles of the hand
small muscles of the feet
large muscles of the trunk
large muscles of the trunk
Emergency contact information for all children at the center should contain __________.
Sarah has no paid work experience in child care. What would be the BEST category to include on her resume? interest in childcare career, volunteer work with children, how many children she has or her childcare philosophy?
her interest in a childcare career
how many children she has
her childcare philosophy
her volunteer work with children
Her volunteer work with children
Which of the following is an example of neglect?
a) unexplained bruises
b) evidence of a sexual act of an adult with a child
c) inappropriate or soiled clothing
d) overly aggressive behavior
c) inappropriate or soiled clothing
A toy firefighter's hat allows children to
a) conform to gender roles
b) practice creative role play
c) learn about fire safety
d) practice fine motor skills
b) practice creative role play
An infant can typically recognize faces at
birth
1-2 months
3-6 months
7-9 months
3-6 months
Bleaches, detergents, and other cleaners should be stored _____.
in a locked cabinet
Grooming, clothing, and _____ are important in projecting a professional image.
Appearance
During a meeting with a child's mother, the mother tells the caregiver in confidence that her husband physically abuses both her and the child. The caregiver should_________.
Report it
Which of the following is an example of parallel play?
a) Ava and Ben are sitting next to each other both building airports with blocks, interdependently without talking to each other
b) a child is putting together a puzzle
c) Lisa is jumping on one foot while John plays a drum. They are talking about their snack but not interested in playing the other persons activity.
d) In the house area, Mike is cooking and Anna is sweeping the floor.
a) Ava and Ben are sitting next to each other both building airports with blocks, interdependently without talking to each other
Parallel play- Playing side to side without interacting with each other
Stranger anxiety typically begins in infants by age
1-2 months
7-9 months
2 years
3 years
7-9 months
When taking their FIRST field trip, the childcare provider should _____________.
Remind the children of the routine for the day
Megan wants to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. In order to do so she must:
a) have a college degree
b)complete a resume and portfolio
c) be a high school student in an approved program
d) have received a college acceptance letter
C) be a high school student in an approved program.
Is malnutrition considered abuse?
chess
James and Susan are putting together a jigsaw puzzle. What cognitive ability are they practicing?
Problem solving
Cognitive development stage for infant
Sensorimotor
Sensorimoter- A child's entire experience at the earliest period of this stage occurs through basic reflexes, senses, and motor responses.
How do you identify safety hazards in and around a child care setting? (as in cleaning chemicals)
store cleaning supplies, medicines OUT OF REACH or in a locked cabinet
Maria, a preschool teacher, has always believed in the importance of advocacy. One of the strategies she uses that exhibits advocacy is to
a) buy safe toys
b)include the NAEYC Code of Ethics in her monthly newsletter
c) invite high school students to come help with a project, take pictures and include in the monthly newsletter
d) invite a government official to read to the children and then send a picture to the local paper
d) invite a government official to read to the children and then send a picture to the local paper
Types of abuse
Physical
neglect
sexual abuse
emotional
Domestic abuse
etc