Random Facts
True or false, in Pre-k for measurement you ALWAYS use a ruler?
False, you NEVER use a ruler
Why do you floss?
To remove plaque, gingivitis, tartar, and to prevent cavities
What is a non-locomotor skill?
A movement that can be done standing stationary in one place
Name 3 healthy snacks
Apple, orange, banana
If you ask students to walk around the room with their arms held out, what are you teaching them?
Spacial awareness
Comparing amounts in Per-k is called what?
Statistics
What activity practices gross motor skills?
Playing outside
What does this symbol mean?
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Less than
What is a gross motor movement?
Any movement that refers to the development of large muscles (neck, arms, legs)
What is the best way to reduce germs in your classroom?
Washing our hands everytime we are in the bathroom and using hand sanitizer as needed
True or False, between ages 6-8, girls are shorter and lighter than boys?
True
You have 4 hula hoops and you ask students to run in them? What are you teaching?
Balance, coordination, agility, and speed
What is number sense?
The knowledge that the total amount is not the same thing as the size of the objects (5 crayons is not the same as 5 elephants)
What is the difference between a parallel line and a perpendicular line?
What is the best manipulative to teach fractions?
Base ten blocks
At age 8, girls begin accumulating what faster than boys?
Fat
Name 3 sources of protein
Eggs, Chicken, Peanut butter
What is a locomotor skill?
A movement that involves moving the entire body from one place to another
What is a fine motor skill?
Any movement that helps the development of the smaller muscles like the fingers, wrists, hands, and eyes
What is a perimeter?
The total distance or length around the outside edge of a 2 dimensional shape
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
What is parallel play?
When 2 children share the same space and resources while focusing on their own activities without interacting with each other
What is an abacus used for?
Counting, place value, computing
What does PEMDAS stand for?
Parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction
What class best helped you prepare for the PECT test?
ECE 534