Guidelines for Preschoolers

What is one guideline for developing rules for preschoolers?

• There should be as many rules as the teacher feels is necessary

• They should be detailed

• There should only be a few rules

• The children should dictate the rules

Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question that could be asked to a preschooler?

• What colors are you using in your drawing?

• What is that picture of?

• How many trees are in your picture?

• Why did you decide to draw that picture?

How long should a time-out for a 3 year old last?

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 3 year olds are too young for time-outs

What happens if a child leaves the time-out area before he/she is allowed?

• Time is doubled

• Time is tripled

• Time starts over

• Time is added to the next time-out

When a child is throwing a temper tantrum, when does the time-out begin?

• When the tantrum starts

• Wait five minutes to see what happens

• When the tantrum is over

• No time-outs are given for tantrums

During circle time, a preschooler keeps interrupting while you are reading a story to the class. They excitedly shout out comments and talk over others, making it difficult for the group to focus. What is the best way to guide their behavior?

• Ignore the child and continue reading, hoping they stop on their own.

• Pause the story, gently remind the class about taking turns to speak, and praise children who are listening attentively.

• Firmly tell the child to be quiet and not speak unless called on.

• Send the child to a quiet area away from the group as a consequence for interrupting.

Which of the following is NOT an effective guidance technique?

• Ignoring the behavior

• Problem solving

• Redirection

• Take a break areas

Which of the following is an example of a healthy snack for preschoolers to have in daycare?

• Yogurt with M&Ms

• Apple slices peanut butter and nuts

• Cheese cubes, cucumber and crackers

• Chicken & Rice

A child continues to throw his jacket on the floor when he gets inside. What is the best way to respond?

• “Jackets belong on the hook”

• “Pick that jacket up”

• “Stop throwing the jacket on the floor”

• “Next time, you will get a time-out”

Two preschoolers are arguing over a toy. What should the teacher do FIRST?

• Take the toy away

• Give each child 1 minute to play with the toy

• Let them work the situation out themselves

• Flip a coin...the winner gets the toy