Creative Curriculum
CLASS
DHS Monitoring Tool
Interest Areas
100

The Creative Curriculum is a _________-based curriculum.

What is research

100

An educator that responds to and interacts with children consistently in a warm encouraging manner.

What is emotional or What is a positive climate

100

What is the name of the new DHS monitoring tool?

QRIS- Quality Rating Improvement System

100

This interest area helps students observe how many tablespoons of sand or water are needed to fill a measuring cup.

What is math

200

An in-depth investigation of a topic.

What is a study

200

Students are able to regulate their own emotions & behaviors 

What is behavior management

200

How many elements are included in the Teacher/Child Interaction tool?

There are four elements.

200

Name 5 of the 11 interest areas in a Creative Curriculum classroom.

What are blocks, dramatic play, toys and games, art library, discovery, sand and water, music and movement, cooking, computers, and outdoors

300

What tool organizes studies and daily routines by offering plans for investigations, explorations, and experiences during each part of the day?

What is Teaching Guides

300

I see you have been busy writing. Will you tell me what you wrote about?

What is Concept Development-prompt thought process

300

What tool is used to ensure routines and activities are scheduled simultaneously daily?

What is a schedule

300

Has trouble holding and manipulating reading materials

What is the library area 

400

The objectives for development and learning cover all areas:

Social-Emotional, Physical, Language, Cognitive Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Studies, Art

400

When the teacher encourages but the student may be less motivated to complete the task or remain engaged in an activity 

What is Quality of Feedback

400

Clear and appropriate behavior expectations are given. 

What are classroom rules

400

Gross motor, self-discipline, and initiative come from working in which interest area

What is outdoor play 

500

Which curriculum resource could be used as a time filler or transition aide to enhance learning?

What is Mighty Minute Cards

500

The teacher makes an effort to maximize children's independence in the classroom

What is Regard for Student Perspective 

500

Extra materials are stored in the classroom for easy use by the educator. Materials relevant to the current curriculum for the week are accessible.

What is a rotation of materials

500

Children may experiment with building moats around castles or creating tunnels 

What is dramatic play(Interest Area Vol. pg 176)

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