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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






4. 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.






5. A letter of when introducing yourself when sending a resume.






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






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

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






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






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






11. Training required for designated employees by MSDH annually to maintain licensure






12. How a child understands language






13. Is the action involving the large muscles of the body - as in walking - running or swimming






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






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






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






17. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






19. A natural talent or potential for learning a skill.






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






21. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






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






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






24. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






26. Theorist believed that experiences in childhood influence your entire life.






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






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






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






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






31. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






33. Observing someone in his or her job.






34. Extreme allergic reaction






35. '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.'






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






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






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






39. (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;






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






41. Behaviors in which one can care for themselves in the areas of feeding - dressing - bathing - and toileting






42. Sharing resources with others in the same field of study.






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Child care is provided in a private home.






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