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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An agency responsible for providing public assistance programs to the populations they serve.






2. To suggest - remind or assist.






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






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






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






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






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






8. Extreme allergic reaction






9. 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.






10. Developing from head to toe






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






12. (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;






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






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






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






16. The development of a child's cognitive - social - emotional - and physical skills through the sequence of changes.






17. Lack of proper diet causing improper development in children






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






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






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






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






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






23. Equipment - activities and guidance matched to the developmental characteristics and needs of each age group.






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






25. The number of adults who must be in the classroom with the children






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






27. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






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






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






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






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






33. Using outside factors such as room arrangement to promote desirable behavior in children






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






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






36. Child care is provided in a private home.






37. Special room or space to seperate children who become sick or show signs of a communicable disease






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






39. A person who provides support services such as cooking - cleaning - or driving a vehicle - but is not a caregiver.






40. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






41. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Expression of approval.






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






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