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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The inability for the body to control the level of sugar in the blood






2. Differences among others.






3. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






5. Developing from the center outward






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






7. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






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






9. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Any person designated to act as the director - having all responsibility and authority of a director - during the directors short-term absence and shall not retain sole director authority for more than 24 total hours during a calendar week.-at least






19. A tool used to determine mastery over a period of time.






20. Skills used to comprehend and repeat What is being said.






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






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






23. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Child care is provided in a private home.






32. (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;






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






34. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Observing someone in his or her job.






42. To recommend - advise a plan or an action.






43. Special room or space to seperate children who become sick or show signs of a communicable disease






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






45. (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 -






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






47. Growth that occurs over a period of time






48. 'theory of Multiple Intelligence emphasizes that there are different kinds of intelligence used by the human brain - one being Bodily/Kinesthetic intellegence.'






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






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