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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. How children attain the ability to share and appropriately express their feelings.






2. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






3. A tool used to determine what the children know before instruction begins






4. Space used by the children - not to include storage - kitchen - teacher areas -






5. Children learn through four stages of development one being sensorimotor.






6. Before or after school care for children ages five-to-ten-year-old children






7. A five star rating system developed for licensed early childhood facilities.






8. An assessment/observation tool used to determine a childs level of performance.






9. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behaviors also known as frequency chart.






10. Are located at secondary or postsecondary institutions - used to train future teachers.






11. Public and private elementary schools enrolled children in half day or full day programs to prepare children for elementary school






12. Statements of purpose reflecting the end result of curriculum.






13. A type of observation centering on a specific event in form of written notes






14. Is the action involving the large muscles of the body - as in walking - running or swimming






15. Diet needs for proper growth and development






16. Any person designated to act as the director - having all responsibility and authority of a director - during the directors short-term absence and shall not retain sole director authority for more than 24 total hours during a calendar week.-at least






17. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






18. Observing someone in his or her job.






19. (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children 2 ½ years to 5 years. The subscales learning activity areas are: fine motor; art; music & movement; blocks; sand and water play;






20. Believed interaction with peers and adults help children learn through social and cultural experiences.






21. A evaluation process by which a person meets a potential employer face to face.






22. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behavior also known as participation chart.






23. Words arranged in an order that makes sense - and contains almost all nouns and verbs - usually two word phrases.






24. A degree earned after successfully completing a four year course of study at a university.

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25. Developing from the center outward






26. Projected spending plan based on expected income and expenses.






27. A degree earned once courses of study has been earned or completed usually at the end of a two year period after high school.






28. An agency responsible for providing public assistance programs to the populations they serve.






29. Schools provide children with freedom within limits by a structured approach. Stress the theory that children learn best by being active and doing.






30. Using sound to signal the transition from one activity to another






31. (Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale)an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children birth to 2 years. Things that are evaluated are: eye-hand coordination - art - blocks - active physical play - music & movement -






32. Actions used by an adult to help children develop self control






33. Special room or space to seperate children who become sick or show signs of a communicable disease






34. The development of a child's cognitive - social - emotional - and physical skills through the sequence of changes.






35. The way children move through the classroom.






36. Is a stage in human development from birth to 5 years of age.






37. Recording your opinions rather than facts as to why you believe a behavior is occurring.






38. Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes. Also dental - medical - and mental health services are provided for children






39. A degree earned upon completing at least thirty hours beyond a Bachelor's degree.






40. The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program provides performance-based training - assessment and credentialing for participants.






41. Theorist believed that experiences in childhood influence your entire life.






42. Five levels. Assumed human nature was good not bad - and we continually need to fulfill needs. Pyramid






43. The manner of thinking - behaving - or reacting characteristic of a specific person






44. National Association for the Education of Young Children is the professional organization for early childhood education and child care in the United States.






45. Issued when all conditions and requirements for licensure have been met. The licensure period may not last more than a year.






46. Collection of concepts - experiences and materials designed to meet developmental needs for a group of children






47. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






48. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






49. Child birth to 12 months






50. The number of adults who must be in the classroom with the children