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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Expression of approval.






2. (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;






3. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






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






7. Communication of one's ideas - desires - or intentions to others - usually through speech - printed words or signing






8. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






10. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






12. Child between the ages of 3 and 5 years old






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






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






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






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. Nonverbal actions expressed usually unconsciously by an individual including but not limited to facial expressions or gestures.






18. Type of guidance technique that can be used when a child's misbehavior is not harmful.






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






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






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






22. Differences among others.






23. Extreme allergic reaction






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






25. 'The first stage of Piaget's theory lasts from birth to age two and is centered on the infant primarily learning through the senses.'






26. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






27. Child birth to 12 months






28. Order of new movements - which depends on brain and nerve development.






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






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






31. A person who is willing to learn new information and acquire new skills throughout his or her life.






32. Behaviors in which one can care for themselves in the areas of feeding - dressing - bathing - and toileting






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






34. A statement that gives the purpose of the organization.






35. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.






36. A normal - uncontrollable reaction of your body to something that you feel - see - or experience.






37. Developing from the center outward






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






39. The evaluation of a program that has been evaluated by an external body to meet certain standards of quality.






40. Understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen - heard - or touched






41. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






42. 'Howard Gardner identifies seven different human intelligences that allow us to engage in learning and help us make sense of the world.'






43. Breathing disorder that may cause labored breathing - coughing and wheezing






44. 'Permission granted by an agency of government to an individual to engage in a given profession or occupation - once an applicant has met qualifications standards.'






45. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






46. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






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






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