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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How information moves from one neuron to another






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






3. Extreme allergic reaction






4. Diseases that can be spread to other people






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






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






7. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






10. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






11. How a child understands language






12. (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;






13. 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.






14. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






16. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






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

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19. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.






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






21. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






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






31. (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 -






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






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






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






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






36. The development of a child's cognitive - social - emotional - and physical skills through the sequence of changes.






37. Developed the psychoanalytical theory. Anecdotal records - rating scales - checklist






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






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






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






41. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






42. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






44. The evaluation of a program that has been evaluated by an external body to meet certain standards of quality.






45. Differences among others.






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






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






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






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






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