Developmentally Appropriate Practice Flashcard

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A multicultural and non-sexist curriculum:

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Includes and values diverse perspectives

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Which of the following is a helpful strategy for transitions?
Surprising children with sudden changes,
Giving clear warnings and using visual cues,
Ignoring children's needs and preferences,
Rushing children through transitions

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Giving clear warnings and using visual cues

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Which of the following statements about play is NOT true according to developmentally appropriate practices?
- Play is essential for children's learning and development.
- Play should involve concrete, sensory, and pretend experiences.
- Play should always be highly structured and teacher-directed.
- Teachers should follow the child's lead during play.

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Play should always be highly structured and teacher-directed.

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Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that:

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There are many different types of intelligence, such as musical, spatial, and interpersonal.

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Redirection involves: Ignoring the child's misbehavior, Giving the child a time-out, Offering a more acceptable activity, Yelling at the child to stop

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Offering a more acceptable activity

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Which of the following is a subjective statement?
The child cried for five minutes.
The child built a tower with ten blocks.
The child shared her toys with her friend.
The child was feeling sad because she missed her mother.

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The child was feeling sad because she missed her mother.

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Storage for materials should be: Organized and labeled for easy access

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Organized and labeled for easy access

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When considering color in a classroom: Create a balance of stimulating and calming colors

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Create a balance of stimulating and calming colors

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When considering color in a classroom: Create a balance of stimulating and calming colors

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Create a balance of stimulating and calming colors

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Which of the following is NOT a DAP language/literacy activity for preschoolers? Fingerplays with accompanying rhymes and movements, Show and tell where children share personal experiences, Interactive storytelling with props and puppets

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Reading aloud from a chapter book with complex vocabulary