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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. Expression of approval.






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






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






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






5. (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 -






6. (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;






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






8. Diseases that can be spread to other people






9. Issued when all conditions and requirements for licensure have been met. The licensure period may not last more than a year.






10. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






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






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






16. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






17. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






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






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






21. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






23. How a child understands language






24. A person with a position that requires at least a degree from a four-year college or technical school in a particular area of study.






25. Are located at secondary or postsecondary institutions - used to train future teachers.






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






27. A collection that has examples of your best work.






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






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






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






31. Mississippi Early Childhood Association: is the largest state organization for early childhood professionals.






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






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






34. '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.'






35. An oath or set of moral principles - determined by a professional organization for its members.






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






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






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






39. A job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision.






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






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






42. The way children move through the classroom.






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






44. Developing from the center outward






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






46. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






47. 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.






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






49. Workers who are self-employed or own their own business.






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