Theories of Development
What stage of Erikson’s theory are preschoolers in?
Initiative vs. Guilt
These are skills that involve large muscles such as running, jumping, and balancing.
Gross Motor
Define: Physical Play
Running, jumping, climbing, and dancing
The inventor of the first Kindergarten was...
Friedrich Froebel
Define: Egocentrism
inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and that of others (all about them!).
This method of schooling encourages independence and provides materials that promote exploration and problem-solving.
Montessori
Provide a fine motor skill...
using a spoon
lacing beads
writing with a pencil
playing with playdoh
cutting with scissors
Define: Pretend Play
Playing house, pretending to be a doctor, acting out stories.
Where was the first Kindergarten started?
Germany
Which children's book did you most enjoy yesterday and tell us why?
answers vary
What is Intuitive thought substage?
Children start asking lots of questions and using simple reasoning
Learning right from wrong is a part of which category of development?
Moral
Define: Constructive Play
Building towers, crafting, and putting together puzzles
Define: Play Based Learning
Emphasizes learning through play, allowing children to explore, experiment, and engage actively with their environment.
Define: Animism
belief that inanimate objects possess feelings, thoughts, and intentions, similar to living beings.
According to Piaget, what does centration mean in children's thinking?
Focusing on one thing and ignoring others
Why do Preschoolers benefit from routines?
They feel safe and secure with predictability and known expectations.
Define: Cooperative Play
Playing board games, group pretend play, team activities.
Define: Differentiated Instruction
Adapting teaching strategies to accommodate varying skill levels and learning styles ensures all children can thrive.
This allows children to express their feelings, fears, and experiences in a safe way.
Play
What are the two main limits of preoperational thinking in children?
Egocentrism and animism
How can adults help preschoolers develop responsibility?
Giving them small jobs/tasks that they can complete on their own.
Define: Solitary Play
Playing alone with dolls, puzzles, or books.
Define: Developmentally Appropriate
The curriculum should align with the children's developmental stages and needs, promoting cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.
Is there a specific moment or experience that particularly impacted your view on early childhood education?
This a question for EACH GROUP
Answers vary