Art and Block Play
Name 5 learning skills provided by art experiences
- express feeling
-develop creativity
-respect others property/work
-use a variety of tools
-color, texture, line and form awareness
-problem solving skills
Printscript is another word for
Stages/ Aspects of personality according to Freud?
-ID: Pleasure, avoid unhappiness
-Ego: Understands cause and effect (consequences)
-Alter or Super ego: Society/family others consider others
What is the difference between program licensing and accreditation?
Licensing is A REQUIREMENT for all programs. Licensing is done by the state.
Accreditation is optional, and additional step to identify high quality programs that go beyond the licensing requirements
3 tips for selecting a book for ages Birth-2
-Thick pages
-Large, clearly defined pictures
-Simple, brightly colored pictures of familiar objects and routines
Stages/ characteristics of children's art
1st -Scribbling
2nd- Basic Forms
3rd- First Drawings
Letters that are half the size of capital letters are called
Lowercase letters
Name and describe parenting styles according to Baumrinds' theory.
Permissive- Children make decisions (no punishment)
Authoritarian- Children have no say, Parents make all decisions
Authoritative- Adults encourage Children's thoughts and opinions. They are valued but adults have final say
The difference between Objective and Subjective observation is
Objective observation only states what is seen and heard. Stating only FACTS.
Subjective observation states what is seen, heard and personal feelings and thoughts of what/why something is happening.
3 tips for selecting books for 2 year olds
-Imitatate familiar sounds
-repeat their own experiences
-Contain large pages with big pictures
-simple plots
-Include the familiar
Children begin to name their drawings
Basic Forms
Uppercase letters are another name for
Capital letters
What are the eight intelligences according to Gardner?
1.Linguistic (word smart)
2.Mathematical (number smart)
3.Spatial (visual/picture smart)
4.Kinstetic (body smart)
5.Musical smart
6.Interpersonal (people smart)
7.Intrapersonal (self smart)
8.Naturalist (environment smart)
5 Guidelines for Observing Children
-Information collected is confidential
-Use only 1st names in class discussions
-Leave all belongings outside/ do not take them with you
-Avoid talking to other children, other observers, or staff
-Sit away form action to not interfere
-Answer short/quickly if children or child ask reason of your presence
Name 5 types of Storytelling techniques that are not reading a story with just a book
-Draw and tell stories
-Tape stories
-Puppet show
- Story Roll
-Story bag
-Flannel board (felt board)
Art that occurs during the fourth and fifth year
First drawings
True or false: Cursive writing is much more difficult and takes more time for children to do/learn
False: It is done more quickly
Although some programs uphold some theories with greater value, majority of programs follow this approach which encompass a mixture of many theories.
Eclectic theory approach
What type of observation is this:
Ms. Johanny walked around the room smiling because she was happy it was Friday
Subjective
3 tips for selecting books for 5 year old
-Add something to their knowledge
-Take them beyond the here and now
-Relate new and familiar information
The resulting art that is merely a byproduct of the experience
Skills required before children can start writing
-Hand-eye coordination
-Fine motor skills
Difference between Nature and Nurture?
Nurture-How environment and outside factors play a role in peoples development
Nature- Children develop according to heredity and genes.
What are the benefits of observing?
- Help identify developmental needs and learning styles
-Used to plan developmentally appropriate curriculum
Involve parents, teachers, children and other profesionals
-Evaluate progress/perfomance overtime
- Determine progress of the class
-identify special needs
-Identify and solve classroom problems
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5 reasons to use stories in the classroom?
-To add and enrich children's ideas
-To foster social relationships
-To develop book appreciation
-To present information
-To encourage verbal expression
-To call attention to the printed word
-Stimulate new ideas
-To provide a quiet activity or change of pace
-To help children learn that people read left to right across the page