How We Learn
When someone lacks perspective and is only able to think about themselves.
Self-centeredness
Imitiation
What is the preschool age range?
3-6
What color elicits these feelings: refreshing, peaceful, restful
Green
What is the school-age age range?
6-12
Doing the opposite of what is asked of you.
Negativism
When do children begin toilet training? (month)
18 months (or a year and a half)
What does it mean when someone has good "character"?
The moral compass to do what is right.
"A true sign of character is being motivated to do the right thing simply because it's right, without thought of rewards or punishments".
Describe what a preschool classroom should have to make the child feel like they belong.
Furniture child size
Personal cubby for each child
Diverse materials
Child artwork on the walls
What is the earliest age that children can start showing signs of puberty (growth spurt and weight gain)?
9
The way you feel about yourself.
Self-esteem
Comfortable
It is important that children of all ages, but especially preschool age children, eat a balanced diet that includes all 5 food groups. List the food groups!
Fruits
Vegetables
Dairy
Whole Grains
Protein
How can parents help to make the transition to preschool easier?
Give them choice
Be sure they get plenty of rest
Keep a positive attitude
Tell them what to expect
What age are most children able to read?
6-7
Describe "Incidental Learning"
Learning by accident.
Learn by mistakes or life experience.
What type of play involves several children interacting together, typically where each person has a specific role to play?
What age do children start to lose their baby teeth?
Describe an academic skill that children should already know how to do or recall prior to starting preschool.
Write their own name
Recognize numbers 1-5
Know the letters of the alphabet
Identify all 8 basic colors
Know their first and last name, telephone number, and address
Know their parents name
What is the 3rd stage of Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory?
Concrete Operational
What is Group Identification?
A sense of belonging with others. Identifying as a group of friends, who share similar likes, beliefs, and values. Increased social skills and developing identity.
How can reading affect a child's physical development?
- They use their fine motor skills to physically turn the pages
Erikson's Psychosocial Theory describes a stage where children feeling successful, and praised for accomplishments and encouraged to keep trying. However, if they don't succeed, they will have a low-self-esteem and lack motivation.
Ages 5-12
Industry vs. Inferiority
Name 2 centers that a preschool classroom should include.
Manipulative area
Real and play kitchens
Dramatic play area
Science center
Circle time with rug
Block, truck area
Sensory table
Quiet corner with books
Cubbies and sign in desk
Briefly describe what is happening during the last stage in Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory - Formal Operational Stage
From 12 years old and beyond, individuals are able to think in a more abstract way.
They can think about what the outcome of something would be before it even happens, experiment and hypothesize using deductive reasoning, and are better able to empathize with others.