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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Is the action involving the large muscles of the body - as in walking - running or swimming






2. A worker with an education beyond high school that is trained for a certain field of work.






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






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






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






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






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






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

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9. Words arranged in an order that makes sense - and contains almost all nouns and verbs - usually two word phrases.






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






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






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






13. Influencing children's thoughts or actions.






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






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






16. 4 stages - studied his children's mental growth - sensorimotor.






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






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






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






20. Growth that occurs over a period of time






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






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






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






24. How a child understands language






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






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






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






28. Moving from one activity to another






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






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






31. Growth of body to include height - weight -coordination and balance






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






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






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






35. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






43. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






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






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






49. Any individual - designated by the operator - who has met minimum state requirements and who has on-site responsibility for the operation of a childcare facility. This person may or may not be the operator






50. To suggest - remind or assist.