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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. (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 -






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






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






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






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






18. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






21. Developing from head to toe






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






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






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






25. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






26. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






29. A list of characteristics or skills considered normal for children in a certain age group.






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






31. 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.






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






33. Allow children to go to their homes after school and receive calls from caregivers to be sure there are no problems






34. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






42. Wasting time or moving slowly for example a child eating very slowly.






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






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






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






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






47. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






50. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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