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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. A form used to describe ones abilities and qualifications when applying for a job.






2. Differences among others.






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






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






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






6. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






7. Expression of approval.






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






9. Garments worn by an individual.






10. An injection of antigens given to a person to provide immunity from a certain disease






11. A degree earned after successfully completing a four year course of study at a university.

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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Extreme allergic reaction






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






20. Diet needs for proper growth and development






21. Skills used to comprehend and repeat What is being said.






22. (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;






23. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






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






25. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Allows the child care facility to operate pending the issuance of a regular license.






34. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






36. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






38. Diseases that can be spread to other people






39. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






40. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






42. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






44. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






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






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






50. '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.'