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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. Extreme allergic reaction






2. How information moves from one neuron to another






3. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






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






8. 'the process of memorizing using routine or repetition - often without full attention or comprehension.'






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






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






11. Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes. Also dental - medical - and mental health services are provided for children






12. A tool used to determine what the children know before instruction begins






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






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






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






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






17. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






20. How children attain the ability to share and appropriately express their feelings.






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






22. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behavior also known as participation chart.






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






24. '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.'






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






26. A license issued at the licensing agencies discretion where violations may endanger the health or safety of the children - but only when such violations may be corrected within a specified period. Period of time may be no longer than six months.






27. Developing from the center outward






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






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






30. The manner of thinking - behaving - or reacting characteristic of a specific person






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






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






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






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






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






36. Expression of approval.






37. Actions such as spoken words or gestures that influence behavior.






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






39. 'theory of Multiple Intelligence emphasizes that there are different kinds of intelligence used by the human brain - one being Bodily/Kinesthetic intellegence.'






40. Developing from head to toe






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






42. How children interact with others and the world around them.






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






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






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






46. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






47. Differences among others.






48. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






49. (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 -






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







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