Exam 6: Planning: Preschool-Age Children

In addition to providing space for activities, a laboratory school must consider __________.

MATCHING a.an approach to planning curriculum that includes not only cultural aspects, but also differences in gender and physical ability b.objects that children can touch, taste, smell, hear, and see c.a unique way of reacting to a situation, not simply by imitating what others have done d.children's inability to see things from more than one point of view e.a program that provides opportunities for children to develop a positive self-concept, including an acceptance of their own differences and the difference of others f.intervention plan to create individualized learning support for children with special needs the years before a child enters elementary school g.pleasant appearance derived from a well-designed environment h.ability to change as needed i.a child's understanding of his or her own characteristics -self-concept

Researchers have noted that rather than isolate children, computers __________.

Local building __________ might specify the kinds of changes you can make to an indoor space.

Children are able to fantasize but may also develop fears during the preschool period.

In the dramatic play area, children develop fine motor skills.

A science center should be set up in such a way that children can explore independently.

When accepting children with special needs in a preschool program, the director should

When several children work on a block building together, they learn to

By age two, most children have achieved adult body proportions.

You should not use poisonous flowers and shrubs in a playground because the children might eat them.

Teachers schedule group times so that they

One toy or type of play equipment that can be used by all age groups is ___________

Licensing requirements for a preschool program are likely to include specifications for the amount of space required for each child.

Visitors to a preschool are more likely to assess the ____________ before they think about the curriculum and qualifications of the staff.

__________ appropriate practice describes experiences based on knowledge of what most children are capable of doing and what they are interested in.

How can the environment encourage children's social skills?

Three-year-olds are no longer toddlers, but they often have some of the same characteristics.

Materials in an art area help children develop creativity but have limited effect on other aspects of development.

Computers can be an important tool for children with special needs.