PersonalCareRoutines
Where should teachers be at meal times?
At the table eating with the children and engaging in mealtime conversation.
T/F: Talk should be impersonal and teachers should focus mainly on supervision vs. talking to the children.
False! Yes supervise, but also engage!
How many different types of fine motor activity choices are they looking for? (i.e. stringing beads, grasping toys, stacking rings, simple puzzles, et.)
At least 10.
If one teacher is handling routines (hand washing, cleaning of tables, etc.) what should the other teacher be doing?
Providing close supervision of the children.
Is it okay for a child to not play with anyone?
Yes! You may encourage them to play with others but you must respect their desire to play alone.
How long should the disinfectant sit on the changing table before it is dried off?
6 Minutes
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How many diverse dramatic play examples are needed?
4
What is one way to guide peer interaction?
(individual response)
gentle touch
lets get a car for you so you both can play together
Which is better for group activities?
Large groups (whole class at once)
or
Small Groups
Small Groups.
You can do the same activity for all the groups but it is better to do in smaller groups.
How many children need to be observed being taught "Self- Help" skills?
All children.
Choose the most correct response:
Claire: What is this?
Response 1: That is a toy truck.
Response 2: That is a toy garbage truck! Have you ever seen a real one before?
Response 2: Both responses are okay but response 2 encourages conversation and further engages you with the child.
How would you respond to a child who it attempting to eat playdough?
Playdough is not for eating. We use it to make shapes and play. (something similar)
"Lets use our words."
Is that an appropriate phrase to use when working with toddlers?
Not really.
They are just starting to use words so it may be really hard for them to "use their words"
Use similar phrases that suggest that you are trying to help them find the words.
Lets find our words together.
Are you trying to say...?
Are you... (sad, mad, happy, etc.)?
Should you let the kids dump everything out and keep it all on the floor until free play is over?
No! help pick up and clean as you go.
How far apart should cribs and cots be while being used in the classroom?
36" or 3 Feet.
Is it appropriate to help say the words your children are trying to communicate? (i.e. Do you mean to say --?)
Yes! They would love to see this observed at least two times.
What are the 5 types of diversity that are needed to be seen in the observation?
race
culture
age
ability
nontraditional gender roles
Name 5 ways to show physical warmth/touch to the children in your class.
hugs
high fives
sitting in lap when engaging
fist bump
toddler/ baby cuddles
What is the longest amount of time a child should wait with nothing engaging to do?
3 minutes. Always keep them engaged during transitions. Sing songs, ask them questions, tell them a story.
Who should wipe up spills in the classroom?
The children! They should be encouraged to and helped if needed.
When reading a book to infant do you:
a. read the words
or
b. read the words and follow along with your finger
b. read the words and follow along with your finger
(it encourages and introduces them to sight words!)
Give 5 examples of "number talk"
less/more
using fingers when representing numbers
sequencing- first, second, third, etc.
number songs- 10 little dinosaurs, 5 monkeys jumping on the bed
counting objects- fingers, crackers, blocks, etc
100 pts for each example given up to 5
Scenerio:
Daniel stole a car from Berin before hitting him in the head with it. How would you help Daniel understand that what he did was not okay/not safe?
(individual response)
Show Daniel that Berin is sad because he was hurt.
Give an example of "gentle"
Have Daniel talk to Berin and say sorry
If the kids are not engaging or losing interest in the activity, what can you do?
(individual alswer)
Try a new way to play
Change the activity