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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






9. Child care programs formed by parents - so they can have more control over the learning environment - the teacher may experience a lack of control






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






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






12. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






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






15. Extreme allergic reaction






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. The manner of thinking - behaving - or reacting characteristic of a specific person






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






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






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






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






30. A connection between child and caregiver/parent






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






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






33. Used by the teacher to keep track of a variety of children's behaviors also known as frequency chart.






34. Is the action involving the small muscles of the hands - as in handwriting - stringing beads - cutting or Legos.






35. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






36. How a child understands language






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






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






39. Garments worn by an individual.






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






41. 'argued that when a childs actions have positive results - they will be repeated - continued negative results may end unwanted behavior'






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






43. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






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






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






47. A tool used to determine what the children know before instruction begins






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






49. Listening - then repeating what was said.






50. Diseases that can be spread to other people