CDA Ch. 8 Self Pt. 2

p. 363 What is a key role in building children's identities according to the text?

• Providing them with toys.

• Strong, reciprocal relationships with loved ones.

• Allowing them to watch TV.

• Integrating technology into literacy activities

p 363 Children develop the confidence to explore, take risks and solve problems when they ____

• understand the consequences for their behavior

• feel safe, secure and supported

• participate in group activities at least twice daily

• stay close to their parents

p. 364 Which of the following is a way to bolster children's developing self-concept and strengthen relationships with each child?

• Ignore children's needs to make them independent.

• Respond to children's needs promptly and consistently.

• Only provide attention to children when they ask for it.

• Avoid involving families in the setting.

p. 364 What should be included in the setting to help children feel connected to their families?

• Scheduled activities that incorporate movement

• Photos of children and their families

• Non-fiction, educational books

• Posters of classroom rules and schedules

p. 364 How could you incorporate children's home languages and cultures?

• Encourage them to use a translation app so that they can better understand English books

• Include books and music that use children's home languages and have artifacts representing their cultures

• Avoid including more than one culture in the stories, music and activities and point out stereotypes in media

• Only use digital media so that you can update and edit the stories how you like

p. 364 Creating a home-like setting for children can help them develop their self-concept and strengthen your relationships them. What is one way to do this?

• Use colorful shelves and tablecloths

• Limit materials, toys and books to the ones bought by the childcare setting

• Allow children to bring their favorite items from home, like blankets and stuffed animals

• Invite and normalize conversations about race and ethnicity

What is one way to provide infants with opportunities to make choices and express preferences?

• Let them choose

  which pieces of art they would like to take home

• Let them choose which book to read

• Let them choose what movie to watch

• Let them choose between different rattles within reach

p. 364 By using the infants' names and the names of family members when viewing and pointing to photographs, we can help them develop the ability to ___?

• distinguish themselves from others

• express emotions

• make decisions

• problem-solve

p. 365 Scholars say that or physical and social traits are influenced by nature and nurture. What is meant by "nature"?

• genetic

  or inherited make-up

• the physical and social

  environment

• temperment

• talent and skills

What is an example that illustrates the impact of nurture on a child's development?

• A child with a genetic disorder

• A malnourished child whose growth is stunted

• A child who is born color-blind

• A child born with a longer leg to torso ratio