LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
What area of the classroom supports early literacy skills?
The Reading/Literacy Corner or Library Area
What song includes the line, “Although it’s been said many times, many ways…”?
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
What is the #1 priority in early childhood environments?
Safety
In what country do children place their shoes by the fireplace for “Sinterklaas” to fill with gifts?
The Netherlands
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs in the classroom?
Handwashing
Blocks help children develop which types of skills?
Math, spatial awareness, fine motor, problem-solving
Who wrote and performed the hit song “Last Christmas”?
Wham!
True or False: Materials should be accessible at children’s eye level.
True
What country celebrates Christmas by eating KFC as a popular holiday tradition?
Japan
At what temperature should perishable food be kept to prevent bacteria growth?
Below 40°F (refrigerated)
What does “developmentally appropriate practice” mean?
Activities matched to age, individual needs, and culture
What song starts with the words, “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?”?
Winter Wonderland
What is “positive redirection”?
Guiding a child to a more appropriate behavior
In what country do families hide a pickle ornament on the Christmas tree, with a prize for the first person to find it?
Germany (and adopted by the United States)
What is the recommended method for sanitizing toys in a child care setting?
Wash with soap and water, then sanitize with bleach solution or approved sanitizer
What is one benefit of small group activities?
More individualized attention, language development, targeted skill practice
What Christmas song became Mariah Carey’s biggest international hit?
All I Want for Christmas Is You
What does “active supervision” mean?
Constant scanning, positioning, and engaging to keep children safe
In which country do people celebrate “Las Posadas,” a nine-night reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter?
Mexico
What does “Safe Sleep” mean for infants in child care?
Placing babies on their backs in a crib with no blankets, pillows, or toys
What is scaffolding?
Supporting a child until they can complete a task independently
What 12-day countdown song lists gifts such as “five golden rings” and “a partridge in a pear tree”?
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Name one way to make a classroom culturally responsive.
Represent family cultures, provide inclusive books, reflect student backgrounds, etc.
What Scandinavian country celebrates “St. Lucia Day,” where a girl dressed in white with a candle crown leads a procession?
Sweden
Name one sign of a possible allergic reaction in a child.
Hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, etc.