Social Emotional
These items can help a child identify what they are feeling and express their emotions
Feelings chart or cards
This age group uses their senses to explore objects and people in the environment
Infants
A young child who is actively learning two or more languages simultaneously
Dual language learner
These activities help young children smoothly move from one activity or setting to another
Transition activities
This is the process of finding a solution to a problem or conflict, a purposeful effort to reach a goal or figure out how something works.
Problem Solving
When a teacher shows a child appropriate behavior in relationships
Role Modeling
What are some gross motor skills that infants develop? (Min. 2)
Tummy time, Roll, Sit up, Crawl, Stand, Walk,
When engaging in back and forth conversations with a baby you should allow some _______ to respond to you. Babies respond by turning to look at you, smiling, or cooing.
Time or pause
When infants are showing an interest in a variety of activities, materials, and objects and how they work, this is called _______.
Curiosity
The branch of cognitive development the involves exploring objects that differ in size, shape, and quantity.
Mathematics
List 2 of the 4 ways teachers can help children develop social emotional skills
Active listening skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Empathy development
Emotional regulation strategies
These skills are the ability to make precise movements with the hands, fingers, feet, and toes
Fine Motor Skills
When a toddler is uses two words phrases, ask questions, and says "mama" these are all forms of _________.
Verbal communication
A teacher uses this to shift a child's focus from a challenging behavior to a more positive one
Redirection or Positive Guidance
The developing and understanding that one event brings about another.
Cause and Effect
This tool can help act out different scenarios, helping children practice social skills like sharing, taking turns, and resolving conflicts
Puppets or dolls
This activity is a goal-oriented activity where a teacher guides children's play. It can involve providing instructions, resources, or joining in with the activity
Structured Physical Activity
When a child in preschool is using facial expressions, gestures, body language, and sounds these are all examples of ___________.
Nonverbal communication
Asking open ended questions, giving feedback, and encouraging children to use their imagination are all ways to help develop children's __________.
Creativity
The ability to use objects, actions, or ideas to represent other objects, actions, or ideas during play.
Ex. A child uses a rectangular wooden block as a phone.
Symbolic play (pretend play)
A tool used to help children develop essential skills like self-awareness, self-management, and time management. Using this tool can create a structured environment that supports emotional regulation and helps children understand and manage time effectively
Timer
Running, riding a bike, dancing, and jumping are all examples of this type of physical activity
Vigorous physical activity
The method of teaching children to read, write, and spell by matching letters and sounds
Phonics
Little Sprouts framework that guides teachers in choosing and implementing effective strategies to enhance student learning and engagement.
Teaching Strategies
The ability to understand the relationship between your body and the objects around you.
Spatial Awareness