Multiple Choice
What is one typical physical milestone for 5-6-year-olds?
Tying shoelaces
Social development is not a key component of after-school care.
True or False
False
Children ages 7-9 start understanding others’ ___________ more readily.
Perspectives / point of view
Describe two ways caregivers can promote emotional safety for children in their program.
Active listening, providing safe spaces, building relationships, and modeling compassion.
A 9-year-old becomes upset because they lost a game. How should you respond to support emotional and social development?
Acknowledge the child’s emotions, reinforce the importance of participation and trying their best, and help them practice coping and sportsmanship skills.
Which age group typically starts to show romantic interest in others?
10-12 years
Staff must physically check on sleeping children every hour when monitors are in use.
True or False
False (They must check every 15 minutes)
Children may need time for __________ after school before starting homework.
Active play/ snacks/ socializing
Why is flexibility important in staff working with school-age children?
Because children are developing independence and unexpected situations often arise requiring quick adaptation.
You are planning an indoor space in a shared facility. What are 3 strategies you would use to ensure the environment is engaging and organized?
Use labeled crates for activity areas, keep a consistent floor plan map for setup, and involve children in setting up their space to build ownership.
According to NYS OCFS regulations, children must be supervised:
At all times by sight and sound
Children ages 5-6 are usually able to subtract by partitioning numbers.
False (That is more typical of ages 7-9)
A trustworthy staff member is __________, __________, and __________.
Dependable, helpful, truthful
Name three categories of materials essential in school-age care and give an example of each.
Vigorous play (e.g., jump rope), Expressive activities (e.g., crayons), Media materials (e.g., books).
Emotional development for children ages 7-9 includes:
Planning more and handling belongings more responsibly
Children should never be allowed to make activity choices in a school-age program.
False
The buddy system is used during __________ activities for safety.
Swimming / water
What is one important feature of a quality indoor child care space?
Space for personal belongings
Interest areas are clearly defined spaces with materials and equipment focused on a __________.
Theme or type of activity