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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. The inability for the body to control the level of sugar in the blood






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






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






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






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






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






7. Expression of approval.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Common traits/skills that helps you relate to others.






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






18. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






19. A tool used to determine mastery over a period of time.






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






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






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






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






24. Diseases that can be spread to other people






25. (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 -






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






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






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






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






30. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






34. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






36. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






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






40. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






43. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






44. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






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






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






49. Developing from head to toe






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