How We Learn
When someone lacks perspective and is only able to think about themselves.
Egocentrism
Imitiation
What is the preschool age range?
3-5
What type of play involves several children interacting together, typically where each person has a specific role to play?
What area of learning supports a child's ability to think logically?
Doing the opposite of what is asked of you.
Negativism
Comfortable
What is the difference between gross and fine motor skills
fine motor = small muscles
gross motor = big muscles
Describe what a preschool classroom should have to make the child feel like they belong.
Furniture child size
Personal cubby for each child
Diverse materials
Child artwork on the walls
What two areas of development would playing the game of soccer support?
Social-Emotional
Belief in one's own abilities.
Self-confidence
It is important that children of all ages, but especially toddlers, eat a balanced diet that includes all 5 food groups. List the food groups!
Fruits
Vegetables
Dairy
Whole Grains
Protein
What does it mean when someone has a "good conscience"?
The moral compass to do what is right; an inner sense of right and wrong.
How can parents help to make the transition to preschool easier?
Give them choice
Be sure they get plenty of rest
Keep a positive attitude
Tell them what to expect
According to Erikson, preschool age children are at the __________________ stage.
Initiative versus Guilt
Describe "Incidental Learning"
Learning by accident.
Learn by mistakes or life experience.
What type of play involves children playing near or alongside each other, but NOT interacting?
Parallel play
What are the 4 big difficult emotions preschool aged children often experience?
anger
fear
jealousy
stress
Describe an academic skill that children should already know how to do or recall prior to starting kindergarten.
Write their own name
Recognize numbers 1-5
Know the letters of the alphabet
Identify basic colors
Know their first and last name, telephone number, and address
Know their parents name
Preschool age children are in the _______________ stage of Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory.
Preoperational
What is the most important thing to support with reading readiness?
Get children EXCITED about reading!
How can reading support a child's physical development?
- The book teaches how to achieve a physical skill (like tying their shoes)
- They use their fine motor skills to physically turn the pages
List 3 possible influences on a child's moral development.
parents, siblings, peers, teachers, social media, tv/movies
Name 2 centers that a preschool classroom should include.
Manipulative area
Real and play kitchens
Dramatic play area
Science center
Circle time with rug
Block, truck area
Sensory table
Quiet corner with books
Cubbies and sign in desk
Who argued that cognitive development is strongly influenced by social interactions?