Children's Books
Policies and Procedures
History of Head Start
1960s
Say What?
100

In this story an insect eats his way through apples, pears, plums, oranges, strawberries, chocolate cake, ice cream, a pickle, Swiss cheese, salami, a lollipop, cherry pie, sausage, cupcake, watermelon and a green leaf. 

What is The Very Hungry Caterpillar? 

100

A person must obtain this before driving a bus. 

What is a CDL? 

100

The year it all started. 

What is 1964?

100

In 1961 Barbie got a boyfriend when this doll was introduced. 

Who is Ken? 

100

When something is really, really good. 

What is bussin'? 

200

A highly acclaimed bedtime story in which they say goodnight to each thing in the room. 

What is Goodnight Moon? 

200

Children will have this done twice per program year to access patterns of growth. 

What is measured and weighed? 

200

This was established in 1972 to ensure that children with disablilities and developmental delays and their families have equitable access to the Head Start program's comprehensive services. 

What is the 10% requirement? 

200

This British band played their last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. 

Who are the Beatles? 

200

When something isn't true. 

What is cap?

300

Throughout the book the mom says, "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be." On the last page, the son says this to his mother. 

What is Love You Forever? 

300

Staff have this amount of time to contact parents/guardians to ensure a child is safe when they haven't arrived at the center. 

What is one hour? 

300

Regulations governing Head Start programs, they were originally published in 1975. 

What is the Head Start Program Performance Standards? 

300

This system of postal codes is used by the United States Post Postal Service and was introduced in the U.S. in 1963.

What is a ZIP Code? 

300

Your ability to flirt, to charm guys or girls effortlessly.

What is rizz?

400

In this story a stuffed bunny desires to become real through the love of his owner. 

What is the Velveteen Rabbit? 

400

Set up the environment, position staff, scan and count, listen, anticipate children's behavior, engage and redirect

What is Active Supervision

400

This program was established in 1994 as part of the reauthorization of the Head Start Act. It was created to serve low-income families with infants, toddlers and pregnant women as well as children up to age three. 

What is the Early Head Start program? 

400

The Children's Television Workshop's educational television program premiered in the United States featuring a large bird, a blue monster (who wants cookies) and a red monster with a cheerful voice and a contagious giggle. 

What is Sesame Street? 

400

When you are doing an excellent job. 

What is slay? 

500

In this story, Max is sent to bed without supper. He visits an island inhabited by monsters. He sends the monsters to bed without their supper. He begins to feel lonely so decides to return home. 

What is Where the Wild Things Are? 

500

Right child, right medication, right time, right dose, right route, right documentation

What are the six rights of medication? 

500

There are 10 regional offices that serve the states, territories, tribes, and other grantees in their geographical area. This region serves Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. 

What is Region 7? 

500

This Peanuts television special debuted on CBS in 1965. The main character is depressed despite the onset of a cheerful holiday season. He directs a play in which the centerpiece is a puny tree. 

What is A Charlie Brown Christmas? 

500

When someone is out of line and needs to sit down. 

What is take several seats?