Child Safety Quiz

Pillows and soft toys should not be placed in cribs. (True or False)

• True

• False

Aside from the custodial parent or guardian, to whom may early education staff members properly release a child?

• To a parent the child recognizes who lives apart from the child

• To an individual authorized in writing by the custodial parent or guardian

• To a sibling or other close relative of the custodial parent or guardian

• To anyone known and trusted by at least one person on the staff

What is the main consideration in setting an infant's sleeping schedule?

• The infant's personal rhythms of sleeping and waking.

• The quietest times of day in the setting.

• The infant's temperament, whether calm or fretful.

• The sleeping schedules of other children in the care setting.

Define "self-esteem" and explain the benefits for encouraging and acknowledging children's accomplishments rather than praising their in-born characteristics.

• Self-esteem is the ability to perform tasks independently; it helps children become self-reliant.

• Self-esteem is the belief in one's own worth; it encourages growth and resilience.

• Self-esteem is the ability to follow rules; it ensures discipline.

• Self-esteem is the capacity to learn quickly; it promotes intelligence.

Name three specific strategies that early educators can use to support children's approaches to learning.

• Lecturing, testing, and grading.

• Modeling, scaffolding, and providing feedback.

• Punishing, rewarding, and ignoring.

• Memorizing, repeating, and copying.

In Mr. Taylor’s class, Luca is continually struggling to make friends and lashes out at other children. Which of the following is the best strategy Mr. Taylor can use to support Luca?

• Provide Luca with acceptable choices.

• Lecture Luca on the importance of friendships.

• Request that the other children 'be nice' to Luca.

• Ignore Luca.

Ashley's mother has confided in her teacher that she is having financial difficulties. What is the best response of the teacher?

• Inform all of the staff so they are aware of the situation.

• Inform other parents to see if they can help Ashley's family.

• Maintain confidentiality and provide information on resources available.

• Offer to babysit for Ashley.

Dylan’s teacher is concerned about Dylan’s oral language skills development. What is the best way to approach Dylan’s family with this concern?

• Inform Dylan’s mom as she rushes in during afternoon pick-up.

• Set up a formal meeting with the family during which you share your observations, discuss what the family has seen at home, and provide resources.

• Send a note home with Dylan.

• Ask the Center Director to tell Dylan’s family about the concern.

List three strategies you can use to establish a positive relationship with each family.

• Regular communication and updates about the child's progress.

• Organizing family events and activities to encourage participation.

• Providing resources and support tailored to each family's needs.

• Ignoring family feedback and focusing solely on academic performance.

Outline each of the three steps that Schiller (2007) recommends to become an intentional early educator.

• Plan, Implement, Reflect

• Observe, Record, Evaluate

• Teach, Assess, Modify

• Listen, Learn, Lead