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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






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

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5. A collection that has examples of your best work.






6. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






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






11. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






12. 'Howard Gardner identifies seven different human intelligences that allow us to engage in learning and help us make sense of the world.'






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






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






15. A person from another country who lives with a family and provides child care






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






18. (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 -






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






20. Type of guidance technique used to change child's behavior by offering another choice of an activity.






21. Child care is provided in a private home.






22. Expression of approval.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






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






33. Listening - then repeating what was said.






34. Moving from one activity to another






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






36. '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.'






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






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






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






40. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






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






44. Garments worn by an individual.






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






46. Developing from head to toe






47. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






50. Form of child abuse in which the child may be deprived of proper diet - medical care - shelter and/or clothing