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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Developing from head to toe






2. Mississippi Early Childhood Association: is the largest state organization for early childhood professionals.






3. (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 -






4. Full day child care facilities that provide a place for children while parents or guardians are at work or school






5. A detailed account of behavior over a particular period of time.






6. A person who provides direct care - supervision - and guidance to children in a child care facility - regardless of title or occupation.






7. A letter of when introducing yourself when sending a resume.






8. (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;






9. Garments worn by an individual.






10. A person who provides support services such as cooking - cleaning - or driving a vehicle - but is not a caregiver.






11. The inability for the body to control the level of sugar in the blood






12. Summary of a persons qualification - skills - and job experiences.






13. Guarantees a child's records may only be released to parent or guardian






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






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






16. Type of guidance technique used to change child's behavior by offering another choice of an activity.






17. Cravings for nonfood items such as paper - soap - rags and toys






18. Extreme allergic reaction






19. Written plan showing specific actions and activities used to meet planned goals






20. Form of child abuse in which the child may be deprived of proper diet - medical care - shelter and/or clothing






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






22. Developing from the center outward






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






24. Most visible type of abuse such as bites - burns - bruises - broken bones or other unexplainable non-accidental injuries






25. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






26. 'The pre-operational stage occurs between ages two and six - during which language - symbolic play - and drawing skills are developed.'






27. When someone demonstrates how to appropriately complete a task - action or behavior.






28. Allow children to go to their homes after school and receive calls from caregivers to be sure there are no problems






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. Training required for designated employees by MSDH annually to maintain licensure






31. A collection that has examples of your best work.






32. Developed the psychoanalytical theory. Anecdotal records - rating scales - checklist






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






34. Equipment - activities and guidance matched to the developmental characteristics and needs of each age group.






35. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






36. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






37. Activities done on a daily basis such tolieting - eating - and dressing.






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






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






41. A job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision.






42. School program that offers students the opportunity for on-the-job learning.






43. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






45. Observing someone in his or her job.






46. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






47. Diseases that can be spread to other people






48. Child care is provided in a private home.






49. Child birth to 12 months






50. Sharing resources with others in the same field of study.