Space & Furnishings
At the 5 level, outdoor space needs to have at least ___ soft surface and ___ hard surface. (Hint: how many soft/hard surfaces?)
1 soft surface and 1 hard surface
Where should medications be kept?
In a locked cabinet.
List the categories of materials for ART.
Drawing materials, paints, collage, sculpture and crafts.
Describe what staff child interactions should be like?
Most interactions are warm, with only a few neutral and no negative interactions. Interactions are warm, supportive and relaxed, cheerful voices and smiling
At the minimal level, how many fine motor/language activities should be scheduled daily?
At least one
If a child wants to be alone or complete an activity alone, what space can be used?
A space for privacy
How many staff members need to hold their CPR certificate in the program?
Just one staff member needs to be present with a CPR certificate.
List the various types of music materials (2 of the 3 must be present in the classroom)
Recorded music, dance props, musical instruments
When it comes to communication, "expansion" to conversations should be observed how many times?
At least twice
How can you enhance the value of a field trip?
Advanced preparation and follow-up, read background materials, draw pictures or write stories after the trip.
At the 5 level, how many interest centers should be clearly defined?
Three or more
When it comes to safety, in order to earn the credit at the minimal level, there can be no more than __ minor hazards.
5 minor hazards
The Blocks/Construction area should have sufficient space for how many children to build structures at the same time?
Three
How should the program be set up to avoid conflicts?
There should be enough materials, clear processes for taking turns, enough space for activities to be successful.
Materials should be added or rotated how often?
Materials should be added or rotated at least monthly.
Tables and chairs are child sized for what percentage of children?
75%
at the 7 level: "Eating time is planned as a __________ ____________"
Eating time is planned as a LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
At the 5 level, children are encouraged to use reading/writing in practical situations. This must be observed how many times during the observation?
Minimal, at least once.
How can a program promote positive staff interaction?
Positive communication, responsibilities are evenly divided, planning time or time for communication, roles are clearly defined, social events, encouraging group attendance at professional meetings.
How can we promote Individualization (think about special needs supplementary items).
Individualization refers to the extent to which staff modify tasks, activities, levels of assistance, and reinforcement according to the needs and abilities of each child.
For furnishings for gross motor activities, at the 5 level, equipment should show variety for how many different skills?
Equipment should show at least 5 different skills
Name the times when handwashing must be used.
Arrival, before and after meals, before/after messy play, after outdoor play, toileting, after contact with bodily fluids.
When it comes to math/reasoning, "Number talk" or number experiences as practical life events must be observed how many times during the observation?
More than once
At the 7 level, according to SACERS, who should be involved in the decision-making roles?
Parents and staff
What are the proper handwashing steps?
Turn on water, wet hands with water, apply liquid soap, wash hands for 15 seconds (all surfaces of hands), rinse hands, dry hands, turn water off with a paper towel, throw paper towel away.