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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. 'The pre-operational stage occurs between ages two and six - during which language - symbolic play - and drawing skills are developed.'






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. (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;






16. Garments worn by an individual.






17. Developed to meet the developmental needs of children from low-income homes. Also dental - medical - and mental health services are provided for children






18. Through psychosocial development personality goes through eight stages one being trust vs. mistrust






19. To suggest - remind or assist.






20. 'The first stage of Piaget's theory lasts from birth to age two and is centered on the infant primarily learning through the senses.'






21. An experience planned by the teacher with a specific goal in mind.






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






23. Child care is provided in a private home.






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






25. Keeping sensitive personal information of others private.






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






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






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






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






30. Extreme allergic reaction






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






32. A detailed account of behavior over a particular period of time.






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






34. A learning experience that is spur of the moment - could be teachable moments -unplanned events.






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






36. To recommend - advise a plan or an action.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Allows the child care facility to operate pending the issuance of a regular license.






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






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