Child Development
Jean Piaget believed that children are what kind of learners who progress through a series of what?
Jean Piaget believed that children are active learners who progress through a series of developmental stages.
How often are we required to do assessments per state regulations?
We are required to do assessments every 6 months per state requirements.**We use Teaching Strategies GOLD to satisfy this requirement**
Name the 4 principles of service.
Connect with warmth & sincerity
Approach each day with joy
Build trusted relationships
Deliver the WOW
What is your safe school plan?
The safe school plan outlines what to do in various emergencies.
Where do you access the curriculum for the day?
TRM - Teacher Resource Manager
According to Maria Montessori, what is the most important role of the classroom environment in supporting learning?
A) It enforces strict teacher-led instruction
B) It encourages independent exploration and self-directed learning
C) It limits choices to avoid distractions
D) It prioritizes memorization of facts
B) It encourages independent exploration and self-directed learning
If you have a mixed age group which ratio are you supposed to follow?
You always follow the smaller ratio. Example: You have four 2 year old and 1 one year old, you must follow a 1:5 ratio or 2:10 as long as the one year old is present.
What is Primrose's main slogan for families?
Who children become is as important as what they know.
Where is the safe school plan kept in your classroom?
It is kept on your black bulletin board and a copy is kept in your black backpack.
What are the rules of the roost?
Molly says be kind to yourself & others.
Libby says Use your listening ears and looking eyes.
Allie says keep your hands & feet to yourself.
Mia says use your walking feet & inside voice in school.
Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs ends with the stage of ____________________, where individuals strive to achieve their full potential.
Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs ends with the stage of self-actualization, where individuals strive to achieve their full potential.
What are the proper steps for children to take when using the sensory table?
1. Wash hands before play
2. Play
3. Wash hands after use
**If a child puts hands in their mouth, picks their nose, etc. hands must be washed immediately**
What assessments are required for Primrose. Be specific about which age groups are required to do what.
ASQ-3 - Infants-Preschool
ASQ-SE - All
Star Early Literacy - Pre-K
If we are required to evacuate what are our 2 evacuation locations? (1 is for walking and one is for being transported)
Chik Fil A is our evacuation site to walk to.
The Hampton Inn Limerick is our evacuation site to be transported to.
How many children should you be working with during small groups and wonder time.
4-7 children is the correct size for small group instruction. It is also appropriate to start with 4 and as you get more familiar with your classrooms abilities to increase group size.
Lev Vygotsky emphasized the importance of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). What does ZPD represent?
A) The difference between a child’s current ability and their potential with guidance
B) The set of tasks a child can complete entirely on their own
C) The memorization of cultural facts and tools
D) The biological stages of maturation
A) The difference between a child’s current ability and their potential with guidance
Name 3 things that are checked during a state inspection in your classroom.
1. How many children do you have.
2. What are your primary care groups.
3. The oldest/youngest in your room and/or primary care groups.
4. Are all required items locked away.
5. Are cabinets locked.
Name 3 ways we support the Primrose Foundation(and other foundations) throughout the year.
Fall Fest
Spring Fling
Individual Fundraisers - Scoop De Ville, Texas Roadhouse, The Barnyard, etc.
During a lock down drill, where should your class go?
All children should be moved into the bathrooms and kept sitting and quiet.
Name all the puppets and what they work on in the curriculum?
Molly - Math & Calendar
Katie - Life Skills
Benjamin - Science, nature, & weather
Libby - Plan for the day
Billy - Harmony & heart
Og - Og's Story Time
Peanut - Reading Readiness & Vocabulary
Megy - Technology
Percy - Happy Hearts
Mia - Thumbs Up!
Ally - Noggin Joggin
Sigmund Freud proposed three components of personality: the ______, the ______, and the ______. What role does the superego play?
Sigmund Freud proposed three components of personality: the id, the ego, and the superego.
Superego → the moral and ethical part of personality that strives for perfection and guides behavior based on societal and parental values.
Name the ratios for all age groups in our building.
Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool,Preschool Pathways, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, & Kindergarten Enrichment/Transitional Kindergarten
Infant (6 weeks-12 months) - 1:4 - 2:8
Toddler (12-24 months) - 1:5 - 2:10
Early Preschool (24-36 months) - 1:6 - 2:12
Preschool Pathways (24-36 months) - 1:6 - 2:12
Preschool (36-48 months) - 1:10 - 2:20
Pre-Kindergarten (48-60 months) - 1:10 - 2:20
Kindergarten Enrichment/Transitional Kindergarten (48-60 months) - 1:12 - 2:24
Name the puppets and their character traits.
Erwin - August - Friendships
Molly - September - Respect for others
Katie - October - Cooperation
Benjamin - November - Generosity
Libby - December - Fairness
Billy - January - Keeping Promises
Og - February - Caring
Peanut - March - Honesty
Megy - April - Conservation
Percy - May - Courage
Mia - June - Citizenship
Ally - July - Responsibility
In emergencies, name 3 things that you should do every time.
1. name to face
2. use your colored cards when possible
3. always have your backpack with you which includes your first aid kit and emergency contacts
How many centers should be out at free choice time?
Bonus - what are they?
Wonder - 7
writing, reading, blocks, science/sensory, art, dramatic play, & math
Venture - 8
Plus research and technology