CH 13: Physical Development

Young children learn best by _____________.

• listening

• hearing

• doing

Physical activities enhance some aspects of development, including cognitive, emotional, social, as well as physical.

• true

• false

Children benefit immensely when _________________ engage in physical activities alongside children and share in the fun of physical movement.

• animals

• teachers

• children

Physical play, both indoors and outdoors, is not merely “free time”; it requires thoughtful planning and _____________________interactions.

• intentional

• immediate

• slow

There should be a ___________ quest to minimize sitting, waiting, and watching so children enjoy meaningful participation in physical activities.

• weekly

• daily

• monthly

The physical safety of children’s play environments should be of paramount importance at all times (children should be able to take reasonable ____________).

• protection

• naps

• risks

Inclusion of children with special needs is beneficial to all and promotes greater understanding of and respect for diversity.

• true

• false

Learning is most meaningful when the environment and materials reflect and accommodate children’s ____________________interests, backgrounds, and present abilities.

• individual

• personal

• collective

Teachers must NOT embrace the richness of diversity by learning about children’s culture, language, customs, music, physical activities, and focus on the unique gifts that each child brings to the learning environment.

• true

• false

Limits should be set rather than rules (rules eliminate reasonable risk) in order to ensure personal safety.

• true

• false