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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






4. A child's apprehension associated with separation from a parent or other caregiver






5. '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.'






6. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






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






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






10. (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 -






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






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






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






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






15. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






16. A person that provides care in the childs home and may receive food and housing in addition to wages






17. Developing from head to toe






18. Extreme allergic reaction






19. Diseases that can be spread to other people






20. State ones feelings about a problem or behavior without placing blame.






21. A person from another country who lives with a family and provides child care






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






23. Expression of approval.






24. 'argued that when a childs actions have positive results - they will be repeated - continued negative results may end unwanted behavior'






25. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






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






30. Wasting time or moving slowly for example a child eating very slowly.






31. A natural talent or potential for learning a skill.






32. Growth of body to include height - weight -coordination and balance






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






34. A position for beginners in a field. It requires limited education and training.






35. Developing from the center outward






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






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






38. A list of characteristics or skills considered normal for children in a certain age group.






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






40. School program in which students volunteer in their community.






41. A learning experience that is spur of the moment - could be teachable moments -unplanned events.






42. Using outside factors such as room arrangement to promote desirable behavior in children






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






44. The Mississippi State Department of Health - responsible for granting licence to operate a child care center






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






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






47. To suggest - remind or assist.






48. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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







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