Lesson 3: ( Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments: The Right Place For Your Children) ( Dixie Galvez)

                                    ''Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments"

                                        "The Right Place For Your Children"

        1.)    Setting  desks in rows and keeping materials on high shelves on high shelves sends a message to

                    Playing together.

                _________a.) They are invited to learn about their world by exploring and playing together.

                _________b.) Mathematical concepts are to be learned through interacting with the learning 

                                        environment.

                _________c.) Learning is controlled by the teacher and they should not explore on their own.

                _________d.) They naturally tend to fidget, wander, and fight rather than asking questions.

        2.)    A preschool environment for young infants should be kept sanitary and:

                _________a.) Relatively uncomfortable so babies will interact with their toys rather than                                                 sleep.

                _________b.) Totally devoid of toys and pillows that might carry germs.

                _________c.) Full of sights and sound so babies will miss their mothers less while being                                                 kept  occupied

                                        

                _________d.) Cozy with interesting things to look at so babies will feel like they are at home.

        3.)    Cribs in a day care facility should be arranged:

                _________a.) So that supervisor has full view of every infant.

                _________b.) Less than 18 inches apart so infants can see each other.

                _________c.) end to end to enhance efficiency in changing diapers and feedings.

                _________d.) To block the view of infants who tend to be fussy around adults.

        4.)    When providing child care for older infants, caregivers should:

                _________a.) Separate the shyer ones from those who are more physical.

                _________b.) Keep toys on sturdy shelves within the children's reach.

                _________c.) Carry these children in their arms most of the time.

                _________d.) Carefully limit the space devoted to equipment and active movement.

        5.)    Which of the following items creates a potential hazard in a day care center?

                _________a.)Large blocks made of Fabric.

                _________b.) Walkers with wheels.

                _________c.) Changing tables.

                _________d.) Crawling Tunnels.

        6.)    Providing indoor slides, Climbing structures, and rocking boats for young toddlers is                                 important because this equipment:

                _________a.) Encourages them to work through their power struggles.

                _________b.) Provides cozy places to make them feel comfortable and secure.

                _________c.) Helps them develop large muscle skills.

                _________d.) Gives them a sense of ownership.

        7.)    The educational purpose of a pretend play area is to:

                __________a.) Give children opportunities to imitate the activities of older children and 

                                            adults.

                 _________ b.) Keep children safe by limiting the opportunities for roughhousing.

                __________c.)  Keep the children occupied for long periods of time.

                __________d.) Build muscle strength by letting children exercise and climb on structures.

        8.)     The best way to maintain an orderly preschool classroom is to:

                __________a.) Designate one or two students each day to be in charge of picking up all the                                                     toys.  

                __________b.) Color code materials  and shelves so it is easy to remember where everything                                                 belongs 

                __________c.) Place noisy areas for music, block play, and pretend play away from quite                                                         areas.

                __________d.) Create an "all -by-myself" reading corner for students.

    9.)    A____________________ Provides a preschool child with an" all by myself" Place.

                __________a.) Trapezoid table.

                __________b.) Round carpet in the middle of the floor

                __________c.) Play house

                __________d.) large carbon with fuzzy rug.

    10.)    The best floor covering for a " messy area" Is

                __________a.) Vinyl Flooring.

                __________b.) Low pile carpeting.

                __________c.) Plastic sheeting.

                __________d.) Hardwood.

    11.)     When displaying photos or art work on classroom walls it is important to:

                __________a.) Keep all items out of the children's reach.

                __________b.) Avoid using family type photos since children may not have both a mother                                             and   father at home .

                __________c.) Place items at the children's eye level.

                __________d.) Equally represent every culture, Ethnic group, and religion.

    12.)    Sunny side day care has several defined classroom areas called_____________________That 

                can accommodate   three to six children and often change with the curriculum units.

                __________a.) Theater circles.

                __________b.) Nurture nooks.

                __________c.) Play ports.

                __________d.) Interests center.

    13.)     A facility's daily schedule and placement of equipment best illustrate the:

                __________a.) Staff hiring practices.

                __________b.) Price of child admission.

                __________c.) day care center's philosophy.

                __________d.) Type of community demographics.

    14.)    which one of the following statements is TRUE  about the understanding of time by a 3 to 5                         year old?

                __________a.) Time seems to pass quickly for children in this age group.

                __________b.) They best understand time in terms of routine events.

                __________c.) Most can understand the concepts " minute" and "Hour".

                __________d.) Most can tell time and no longer need time  markers.

    15.)   A daily ________________________Lays out the curriculum that the teacher will implement                         during  designated time slots on the schedule.

                __________a.) Drill and practice.

                __________b.) Routine.

                __________c.) Plan.

                __________d.) Program.

    16.)    Singing a special song five minutes before the end of an activity to help children get ready                             tends to reduce problems with:

                __________a.) Interests Center.

                __________b.) Daily plan implementation.

                __________c.) Time marker identification.

                __________d.) Transition Times.

    17.)    John Ceasar and Mary loves to play with a wheel toy at day care. This is good for this toddler                         because it:

                ___________a.) Sharpens his hearing ability.

                ___________b.) Combines motor skills and occasions for pretending.

                ___________c.) Can help Lyca to overcome his fear of loud noises.

                ___________d.) Teaches concentration.

    18.)    All of the following statements are true about sand tables placed inside the classroom,                             EXCEPT:

                ___________a.) They are breeding grounds for pin worms.

                ___________b.) Toddlers are prone to eat the sand.

                ___________c.)  Sand areas should be covered when not in use.

                ___________d,) Toddlers have a hard time keeping the sand inside the table.

    19.)    Outdoor representational play parallels are the_________________________ form of play that                     children experience indoors.

                ___________a.) Construction.

                ___________b.) Motor skills.

                ___________c.) Problem- Solving

                ___________d.) Imaginative.

    20.)    Classroom in day care centers should not only be designed for children, But also contain                             features fro adults, including a secure place for a teacher's personal belongings and:

                ____________a.) Artifacts of the children's families and home cultures.

                ____________b.) an assortment of candies and snacks.

                ____________c.) Adult reading material.

                ____________d.) a big screen TV in the lounge. 

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