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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. Cravings for nonfood items such as paper - soap - rags and toys






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






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






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






5. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






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






9. 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






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






11. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






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






15. Developing from the center outward






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






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






18. Form of child abuse in which the child may be deprived of proper diet - medical care - shelter and/or clothing






19. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






23. Differences among others.






24. (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 -






25. 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






26. Diet needs for proper growth and development






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






28. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






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






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






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






33. Garments worn by an individual.






34. (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;






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






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






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






38. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






40. The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program provides performance-based training - assessment and credentialing for participants.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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