4.01 PLACES Domains

Which is an example of an approach to play and learning?

• Allison pays close attention to what the teacher says.

• Barry’s use of words shows he has a good foundation for learning to read.

• Carolyn has grown several inches and is now one of the tallest children in the class.

• Drew shows self-confidence as he tackles puzzles and other games.

Which is an example of a behavior found in the approaches to play and learning domain?

• Elsie is comfortable around all of the staff members in the center.

• Jenna began to show more and more imagination as she played in the housekeeping center.

• Jeremy talked to the dolls as he played with them.

• Patty gets lots of exercise as she participates in the outdoor games.

Which is an example of the guiding principle that preschool-age children are active learners?

• The children in the kindergarten class learned to tie their shoes at different times.

• The mother was concerned that her unhappy marriage and arguments might affect her young children in negative ways.

• When her six-month-old began to slobber and chew on things, the mother of four suspected that her baby was teething.

• Young children need activities that allow them to keep hands and bodies moving.

Which is an example of the guiding principle that children with disabilities learn best in inclusive settings? Exceptional children are:

• allowed to learn from other children in natural classroom environments.

• expected to play only with other children who are like them.

• kept in separate classrooms away from other children.

• pulled out of regular classes for special teachers in special learning settings.

Which is an example of a skill found in the physical development and health domain?

• Carl is very aware of safety rules on the playground.

• Marty has developed strong foundation skills for reading.

• Star has developed strong foundation skills for writing.

• Tracy likes to spend time talking with people.

Which is an example of a behavior found in the social domain?

• Jamie is very eager to learn about the new toy.

• Jeremy talked to the dolls as he played with them.

• Elsie is comfortable around all of the staff members in the center.

• Patty gets lots of exercise as she participates in the outdoor games.

Which is an example of the guiding principle that each child is unique?

• Preschoolers need activities that allow them to keep hands and bodies moving.

• The children in the kindergarten class learned to tie their shoes at different times.

• The mother was concerned that her unhappy marriage and arguments might affect her young children in negative ways.

• When her six-month-old began to slobber and chew on things, the mother of four suspected that her baby was teething.

Which is an example of a social skill?

• John always shows a lot of interest in the daily object lesson.

• Joseph is learning how to handle children who will not share.

• Tony is developing body strength and stamina.

• William understands the difference between yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Which is an example of a language development skill?

• Developing a sense of self

• Developing a sense of self with others

• Learning foundations for reading

• Thinking scientifically and inventing

Which is an example of emotional development?

• Allison pays close attention to what the teacher says.

• Barry’s use of words shows he has a good foundation for learning to read.

• Carolyn has grown several inches and is now one of the tallest children in the class.

• Drew shows self-confidence as he tackles puzzles and other games.