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






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






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






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






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






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






7. 'The pre-operational stage occurs between ages two and six - during which language - symbolic play - and drawing skills are developed.'






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. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






11. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






13. Developing from head to toe






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






15. Type of abuse affecting a childs self-concept through words or actions






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






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






18. (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;






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






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






21. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






23. How a child understands language






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






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






26. A worker with an education beyond high school that is trained for a certain field of work.






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






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






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






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






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






32. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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


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






35. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






36. A map that outlines major concepts and ideas related to a theme.






37. 'the process of memorizing using routine or repetition - often without full attention or comprehension.'






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






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






40. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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