Child Development 101
When a teacher observes and writes down objective notes about a child’s behavior in the moment, this type of documentation is being used.
This theorist shared his theory of multiple intelligence.
Who is Howard Gardner.
This developmental domain includes memory, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
What is cognitive development
n high-quality early childhood classrooms, teachers ask open-ended questions instead of yes/no questions to support this type of thinking.
What is critical thinking.
Teachers who closely watch children’s play and interactions to understand their thinking are engaging in this practice.
What is observation.
Activities that match children’s age, abilities, and interests are described by this early childhood principle.
Ecological Systems Theory explains child development as occurring within interacting systems such as family, school, and culture. Who created it?
Who is Bronfenbrenner.
Sharing toys, expressing feelings, and learning to cooperate with peers are part of this developmental domain.
What is social/emotional development
Materials like blocks, loose parts, art supplies, and natural objects encourage this type of learning.
Spaces that allow children to gather in small groups, collaborate, and talk support this type of learning.
When children learn to control impulses, manage emotions, and focus attention, they are developing this skill.
What is self-regulation.
This theorist introduced the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development and emphasized the importance of social interaction in learning.
Who is Lev Vygotsky.
Vocabulary growth, storytelling, and understanding directions are part of this developmental domain.
What is language development.
In a high-quality classroom, the environment is often described as this because it supports and guides children’s learning.
What is "the third teacher."
Curtis and Carter encourage teachers to design environments that respond to children’s interests and ideas, supporting this curriculum approach.
What is an emergent curriculum.
This type of play involves pretending, role-playing, and using imagination to represent real-life experiences.
What is Dramatic Play.
This theorist believed children actively construct knowledge through interacting with their environment
Balance, coordination, running, and using scissors are skills developed in this domain.
What is physical development.
A thoughtfully designed space that invites children to explore ideas, ask questions, or investigate a topic is often called this.
When teachers adjust the environment to better support children’s relationships, exploration, and collaboration, they are engaging in this ongoing process.
What is environmental redesign.
The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen develops during this stage of development.
What is object permanence.
This theorist proposed eight stages of psychosocial development across the lifespan.
Who is Erik Erikson.
When a child learns to regulate emotions, build relationships, and develop empathy, they are strengthening this domain.
What is social/emotional development.
Documentation panels, photos of children learning, and displays of children’s work serve this purpose in the classroom.
Curtis and Carter emphasize that high-quality environments are not static but should evolve based on this.
What is children's interests and interactions.