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






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






3. Child birth to 12 months






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






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






6. Expression of approval.






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






8. Observing someone in his or her job.






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






10. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






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






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






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






15. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






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






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






20. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






23. 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






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






25. How children attain the ability to share and appropriately express their feelings.






26. An assessment/observation tool used to show mastery of a list of items.






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






28. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Five levels. Assumed human nature was good not bad - and we continually need to fulfill needs. Pyramid






36. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






40. The way children move through the classroom.






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






49. When someone demonstrates how to appropriately complete a task - action or behavior.






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