Topic 1-3 Quiz

What does 'Creativity' mean? Creativity _____________________________.

• Is a combination of abilities, skills, motivations, and attitude

• Can be developed through teacher-directed activities

• Is a natural way of how children demonstrate themselves

• Is always recognized by teachers and peers

________________ opens things up and result in many answers to a single problem.

• Complex problem-solving

• Divergent thinking

• Convergent thinking

• Natural thinking

When dealing with young children, the focus should be on the process to _______

• Refine visual arts and music creativities

• Express themselves in a way that makes others listen

• Truly experience the creative process

• Encourage the development of creativity across the curriculum

When someone is creating something, it is the creation of something original which:

• Involves using learned skills, evaluating, and testing

• Involves using painting and workable invention

• Involves using imagination, ideas and exploration

• Involves using exploration and observation

What can adults do in promoting children's creativity?

• Set rules and regulations

• Offer but not pressure

• Provide all related equipment

• Plan and comfort

____________________ refers to how individuals interact with others.

• Emotional

• Eureka

• Cognitive

• Social

What is development of Gross Motor Skills?

• The development of the ability to put together multiple physical activity

• The development of balancing the individual’s physical motor

• The development of large muscles and mastery of large muscles movement

• The development of large muscles and small muscles movement

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up". This statement is stated by:

• Abraham Maslow

• Pablo Picasso

• John Locke

• Maria Montessori

What does random scribbling mean?

• Mark making in no particular manner but for the pure enjoyment of the experience

• Circular pattern and geometric shapes across the drawing pattern

• Swinging their arms back and forth with the drawing tools

• Lines are combined with shapes to form various patterns and designs

There are some basic guidelines for preparing a stimulating art and craft activity, for example:

• Does it promise to be a rewarding experience?

• Is the activity well-planned?

• Can children complete it?

• Are the children enjoying the play?