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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Cravings for nonfood items such as paper - soap - rags and toys






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






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






4. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






6. Child birth to 12 months






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






8. To recommend - advise a plan or an action.






9. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






18. A worker with an education beyond high school that is trained for a certain field of work.






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






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






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






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






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






24. Type of abuse that may involve inappropriate or unwanted touches - or sexual contact






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






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






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






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






29. Observing someone in his or her job.






30. How a child understands language






31. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






33. (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 -






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






35. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






39. The written plan giving an overall view - vital to planning a balanced curriculum.






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






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






42. Extreme allergic reaction






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






44. Workers who are self-employed or own their own business.






45. (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;






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






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






48. To suggest - remind or assist.






49. Developing from the center outward






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