CH. 9 Importance of Materials in Children's Programs

According to the text, what is vital to how children will interact with their environment and the activities they will focus on?

• The color of the classroom walls

• The materials chosen to fill the space

• The time of day the activities are scheduled

• The number of children in the classroom

What should materials in a children's program support according to the document?

• Only creativity

• Only physical development

• The development of the whole child, creativity, and cooperation

• Strictly academic skills

What are two good options for materials that will not break easily and are safe for children, as mentioned in the text?

• Plastic and metal

• Wood and cloth

• Glass and ceramic

• Paper and cardboard

Before choosing materials, what does the text suggest you need to define?

• The age range of the children

• The curriculum to be taught

• Your budget

• The size of the classroom

What is the purpose of the 'Activity Area' and 'Materials Needed' section in the document?

• To provide a list of recommended toys for children

• To suggest materials needed for different activity areas in a children's program

• To outline the daily schedule for activities

• To give instructions on how to build activity areas

When planning for items in a program, what should be defined first?

• Activity areas in the environment

• Program goals

• Budget

• Items that are needed or wanted

Why is it important to have a variety of different toys in a program?

• To solicit donations

• To define program goals

• To target different developmental areas and allow for creative expression

• To review activity areas

Why should simple toys be favored over complex options for children?

• Because they are less expensive

• Because they allow children to explore their imagination more

• Because they are more popular with children

• Because they support competitive play

What are 'Spectator toys' and why should they be avoided in the classroom?

• Toys that require assembly, because they take too much time

• Battery-powered toys like cars and talking dolls, because they don't support imaginative play and cause excess noise

• Toys that are too educational, because they can be overwhelming

• Toys that are too large, because they take up too much space

What does it mean for materials to be developmentally appropriate in a classroom setting?

• They should match the physical age of the children

• They should be chosen based on the developmental age of the children

• They should be the most advanced materials available

• They should be the same for every child regardless of age