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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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1. Child birth to 12 months






2. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






4. Garments worn by an individual.






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






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






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






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






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






10. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






12. 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.






13. How information moves from one neuron to another






14. '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.'






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






16. 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






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






18. Using sound to signal the transition from one activity to another






19. A evaluation process by which a person meets a potential employer face to face.






20. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






22. (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;






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






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






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






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






27. Are located at secondary or postsecondary institutions - used to train future teachers.






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






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






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






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






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






33. Schools provide children with freedom within limits by a structured approach. Stress the theory that children learn best by being active and doing.






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Extreme allergic reaction






41. Observing someone in his or her job.






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

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






44. Guarantees a child's records may only be released to parent or guardian






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






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






47. Topic or concept around which class activities are planned






48. A degree earned once courses of study has been earned or completed usually at the end of a two year period after high school.






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






50. A person with a position that requires at least a degree from a four-year college or technical school in a particular area of study.