Space & Furnishings
Where should you see child related displays?
*Bonus: how much of the artwork should be children's own artwork?
Eye level
*50%
What are the components for a healthy lunch?
Why did you make your tower so tall/small? What food are you making? How did you make the water wheel move? Are examples of...?
Open ended questions
Small building toys, manipulatives, art materials and puzzles are examples of what?
Fine motor activities
This item is written out and gives the idea of what children will actually experience each day in terms of how time is used.
Schedule
What are some examples of "space for privacy"?
Cozy, sand and water, independent art, reading, puzzles, wood working, etc
When should you or a child wash hands?
Before/after meals, before/after messy play, after outdoors, after toileting/diapering, blowing noses, cleaning up messes
When encouraging children to talk through or explain their reasoning, to get credit on the 5 and 7 level, how many instances should be observed?
At least 2
What are the 4 categories of art materials?
*Bonus: which category HAS TO be represented?
Drawing materials, paints, 3D materials, collage materials
*Drawing materials
How much time is acceptable between activities?
3 minutes or less
At least 5
How can a teacher help a child manage independent health practices?
teach proper handwashing, how to put on their own coat, reminder to flush toilets, wiping their own face, button buttons, zip zippers, read health books or games.
Class stories, dictated pictures, child and teacher made books, child written notes are examples of...
Linking spoken communication with written communication
Multicultural music, diverse collection of dolls and puppets, people of varying races in pictures/books/puzzles, are examples of what?
Promoting diversity and acceptance in a classroom
In order to receive credit, how long should FREE PLAY be given to children in a day?
What would an assessor look for in a cozy area?
Carpet, enough cushions or pillows and ample soft toys.
How should a teacher/teachers greet children and parents?
Warm, positive and individual greetings
What are some examples of language materials?
Warmth through physical contact, show respect and respond sympathetically are indicators that describe what
Staff-child interactions
"Whole group gatherings" may not be suitable for which age of children?
Under 3.5 years old or a child with special needs
To receive credit for "accessible for children with disabilities" how wide should the bathroom doorways measure?
32 inches wide
During nap/rest time: reading books or playing a quiet activity are examples of what?
Provisions for early risers or non-nappers
What are the six categories of books that should be represented in a classroom?
Fantasy, factual information, stories about people, stories about animals, nature/science, books that reflect different cultures and abilities.
Helping children talk through conflicts instead of fighting, encourage socially isolated children to find friends and helping children understand feelings of others are examples of...
Promoting healthy interactions among children and their peers
TRUE OR FALSE:
All centers and materials have to be available for children during FREE PLAY
False! Not all centers need to be open, what makes it FREE PLAY is the fact children are able to choose for themselves