Exam 6: Planning: Preschool-Age Children

According to recommendations of NAEYC the ratio of preschoolers to highly qualified teachers should be __________.

As children develop a sense of self, they also begin to have a greater awareness of others.

In language development, nouns are the first form of words children use.

Why is it important to introduce diversity into the preschool classroom?

The most frequently used assessment tool is __________.

Very young children have the same environmental requirements as older children.

The number of children in a preschool age group is partially dictated by the philosophy of the program.

Four-year-olds sometimes function at the level of the previous age period.

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 -creativity

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 -IEP (individualized education plan)

Outdoor environment adaptations for children with special needs include __________.

The noise level of a preschool classroom can be high.In order to minimize this what needs to be done?

Preschool children can use a computer to learn simple skills such as spatial directions, but also to develop eye-hand coordination.

List some materials that will add to children's use of a block area.

The design of developmentally appropriate learning experiences should be based on children's interests and the wishes of the parents.

Some educators believe that outdoor equipment should allow children to take healthy risks.

Children's first dramatic play usually focuses on __________.

A gas station dramatic play area might include __________.