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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






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






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






6. A letter of when introducing yourself when sending a resume.






7. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






10. Recording your opinions rather than facts as to why you believe a behavior is occurring.






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






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






13. Communication of one's ideas - desires - or intentions to others - usually through speech - printed words or signing






14. How children develop skills such as concentration - and the ability to learn - understand - recognize and reason.






15. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






19. Child between the ages of 3 and 5 years old






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






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






22. Child between infancy and childhood it usually begins between the ages of 1 to 3 years old






23. Projected spending plan based on expected income and expenses.






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






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






26. School program that offers students the opportunity for on-the-job learning.






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






28. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






30. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






34. Equipment - activities and guidance matched to the developmental characteristics and needs of each age group.






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






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






37. An agency responsible for providing public assistance programs to the populations they serve.






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






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






40. Child care is provided in a private home.






41. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






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






45. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






47. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






50. 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.