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Early Childhood Education Vocab

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






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






8. Brain damage leading to periodic seizures






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






10. An observation that records the facts without using your personal opinions.






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






12. A child's apprehension associated with separation from a parent or other caregiver






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






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






15. Listening - then repeating what was said.






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






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






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






19. '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.'






20. A person who is willing to learn new information and acquire new skills throughout his or her life.






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






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






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






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

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25. 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.






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






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






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






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






30. Developing from the center outward






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






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






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






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






35. Expression of approval.






36. A collection that has examples of your best work.






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






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






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






40. (Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale)an evaluation used for learning activities for programs working with children birth to 2 years. Things that are evaluated are: eye-hand coordination - art - blocks - active physical play - music & movement -






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






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






43. Growth that occurs over a period of time






44. The ability to use clear - distinct speech.






45. Extreme allergic reaction






46. Process of gradually learning to base one's behavior on personal beliefs of right or wrong






47. Developing from head to toe






48. Moving from one activity to another






49. 'Howard Gardner identifies seven different human intelligences that allow us to engage in learning and help us make sense of the world.'






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