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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






2. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






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






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






7. Moving from one activity to another






8. 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.






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






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






11. Summary of a persons qualification - skills - and job experiences.






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






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






14. '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.'






15. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






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






19. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






20. Believed interaction with peers and adults help children learn through social and cultural experiences.






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






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






23. Developing from the center outward






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






25. (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;






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






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






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






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






30. Statements of purpose reflecting the end result of curriculum.






31. A child's apprehension associated with separation from a parent or other caregiver






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






33. Differences among others.






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






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






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






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






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






39. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






41. An observation that records the facts without using your personal opinions.






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






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






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






45. Common traits/skills that helps you relate to others.






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






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






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






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






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







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