2/14 Week 2 CDA Level III Study Guide

Match the following types of play with their support for child development.

• Activities that enhance cognitive and social skills.

• Only imaginative play is beneficial.

• Physical activities like running and jumping.

• Play does not support child development.

• Creative activities like role-playing.

• Only physical play supports development.

• Activities that have no impact on development.

• Different types of play support various aspects of development, such as cognitive and social skills.

Match the following statements with their relevance to physical development.

• Active play boosts physical growth by enhancing motor abilities and overall fitness.

• Active play enhances physical development by improving motor skills and fitness.

• Active play is solely for mental development.

• It is not important for physical development.

• Active play is exclusively for developing social interactions.

• It only helps with social skills.

• Active play has no impact on physical growth.

• It only benefits cognitive skills.

Imaginative play enhances problem-solving and creativity in children by allowing them to explore different scenarios, which fosters (a)   and problem-solving.

• It limits creativity.
• It has no effect on problem-solving
• Imaginative play fosters creativity
• It only helps with physical develop

Constructive play, such as building with blocks or Legos, enhances (a)   and fine motor skills.

• It only helps with physical strengt
• Constructive play enhances spatial
• It has no benefits.
• It only improves social skills.

Why is solitary play essential for fostering independence in children?

• It is not essential.

• Solitary play fosters independence by allowing children to explore and learn on their own.

• It only helps with social skills.

• It limits creativity.

What is sensory play, and how does it support early learning?

• Sensory play has no impact on learning.

• It only helps with physical development.

• Sensory play supports early learning by engaging children’s senses and enhancing cognitive growth.

• It only benefits social skills.

Why is play considered a fundamental part of childhood learning and growth?

• It is not fundamental.

• Play is fundamental because it supports various aspects of development, including cognitive, social, and physical growth.

• It only helps with physical development.

• It limits learning.

Who is Amara, and what challenges did she face regarding cultural diversity?

• Amara faced no challenges.

• Amara faced challenges related to language barriers and cultural adaptation.

• Amara only faced physical challenges.

• Amara had no issues with cultural diversity.

What role did storytelling and traditional games play in Amara’s cultural development?

• They had no role.

• Storytelling and games helped Amara connect with her cultural heritage and learn new languages.

• They only helped with physical development.

• They limited her cultural understanding.

How did playing with children from different backgrounds influence Amara’s social skills?

• It had no influence.

• It limited her social skills.

• Playing with diverse peers enhanced Amara’s social skills by promoting understanding and cooperation.

• It only helped with physical skills.