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Does sunscreen need to be applied in the winter months?
Yes, applied 30 min before going outside.
True or False.
When changing a child on the changing table staff must have one hand on them at all times.
True
True or False.
Staff must sit with children when they are eating?
True
How far apart must cots be placed apart at nap time?
At least 2 feet apart.
True or False.
Wait time should be no more then 3 minutes.
True
Ex) If some children are still eating, others can go outside. Teacher begins circle while some are still cleaning up.
How often should the sensory tables be open and accessible to children?
Every day
How often should the easel be open and accessible to children?
Every day
Which classroom has to have 10 positive examples of diversity, preschool or toddler?
Both
If a child is playing with a toy and another child wants it can the teacher make them share?
Child is not forced to share a toy, the teacher needs to redirect the other child to find a new toy.
Is it appropriate for staff to give attention to only those who are seeking it?
Positive individual interactions are observed with all the children in the group ex) staff initiate interactions with children who do not request attention, not just with those who do.
Is it appropriate for a teacher to hold and comfort a crying toddler?
Yes, a teacher needs to comfort, hold, pat, an upset child, no child should lack physical warmth or touch.
Is it ok for a room to be really dark at naptime?
No, you have to have a little light so you can safely supervise the children.
How often should a child in diapers be changed?
What needs to be documented when you change a diaper?
At least every 2 hours and then as needed.
Fill out the diaper log, child's name, time changed, w/bm, was diaper cream applied and the staff signature of who changed them.
Do the tables need to be cleaned every time before snack or meal time?
Yes they need to be properly sanitized before each snack and meal time.
When you have a conflict with a co-worker what is the first step?
When we have concerns about a co-worker , we shall first let that person know of our concern.
Why is process art important for children?
The children need to bring in positive attitude towards art, exploration and discovering when doing the process art, it is an open ended activity. Process art is just the perfect opportunity that allows them to explore ask questions and see how things work. It allows them room to be themselves to focus, to make their own decisions , take risks and just create.
Is it ok for a staff member to ignore a crying child?
No, when staff ignore children who are crying or in need of attention, or generally ignoring children this is considered negative. If a child is crying a teacher needs to check in with them.
Should all children be expected to do the same things at the same time?
No, individualized teaching involves responding to variation abilities, needs, and interests of the children in the group. Working with individual children in a systematic way that involves determining the child's ability to do a task or learn a concept; providing support and encouragement; using appropriate strategies that respond to the child's needs and interests; and assessing the success of the child to completing the learning task.
True or False.
Ratios must be maintained at all times.
True.
Even if you are running to the bathroom quickly you must make sure someone is covering for you.
If you have a child on an IEP is it only the responsibility of the ECSE to work with them?
No, every teacher in the classroom should be working with that child. It is important for everyone to be working with that child to provide inclusion.
How long should free play be?
At least 1 hour
How much of the children's artwork should be on the walls in the classroom?
1/3 of the display materials in the classroom are children's individualized artwork. Meaning this is the child's artwork not teacher directed artwork.
Describe what circle time looks like.
All children in the group are actively engaged in the circle time.
Circle should be no longer then 10-15 min, if you have lost the children's interest teachers should stop circle time and move onto something else.
Children are not forced to sit at circle or to "sit criss cross applesause". They have to be allowed to go somewhere else. (give one or two other choices)
When you plan an art activity for the children what should you be thinking about?
Consider how children use art materials during the day and how their art work is displayed in the room. There should be no more then 2 examples of teacher directed projects where children follow an example.
Children should be allowed to create and explore how they want.
Describe what free play should look like in the classroom.
Staff generally show awareness of whole group, even when working with one child or small group. (ex, staff frequently scan the room when working with one child; make sure area not visible is supervised by another staff member.
Staff use a wide variety of words to expand children's knowledge during free play activities.
Staff are engaging with the children at their level.