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WorksheetsPreschool Child Final Study Guide
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 42mins
The materials that teachers provide in the classroom have a strong effect on __.
Children's Learning
Classroom Furniture
School Timings
Teacher's Salary
The job of a licensing specialist is to:
Issue and manage licenses
Perform medical surgeries
Teach in schools
Drive commercial vehicles
An appropriate developmental curriculum emphasizes:
rote memorization
active learning and exploration
strict discipline
passive listening
An effective learning environment encourages children to:
explore and ask questions
remain silent
avoid participation
memorize without understanding
An observer should display what type of behavior during an observation time?
Active participation
Subjective judgment
Objective and neutral behavior
Frequent interruptions
Evaluation is defined as:
The process of making judgments about the value or worth of something
The act of creating something new
The process of memorizing facts
The act of teaching a lesson
7.) Give an example of a formal method of observation:
Time sampling
Guessing
Daydreaming
Ignoring
8.) The easiest method of assessment is:
Observation
Interview
Written test
Practical test
Be able to identify the ages when the following characteristics are commonly seen: Ability to recognize own name in print
4
2
6
8
Be able to identify the ages when the following characteristics are commonly seen: Begins to recognize certain words
5
1
10
15
Be able to identify the ages when the following characteristics are commonly seen: Solves simple problems
3
2
4
5
Be able to identify the ages when the following characteristics are commonly seen: Organizes play with other children
3
1
2
5
Be able to identify the ages when the following characteristics are commonly seen: Walks four steps heel-to-toe
3
2
4
5
Be able to identify the ages when the following characteristics are commonly seen: Can distinguish the front and back of clothing
4
2
6
8
Be able to identify the ages when the following characteristics are commonly seen: Recognizes square and rectangle shapes
5
3
7
9
Be able to identify the ages when the following characteristics are commonly seen: Draws a picture and then decides what it is
4
2
6
8
Which of the following best defines the Sensory Area and its activity area?
It is responsible for processing sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.
It controls voluntary muscle movements.
It is involved in planning and decision making.
It regulates emotions and memory.
Why is the organization of the classroom important?
Provides clues about expected behavior, safety
Makes the classroom look colorful
Ensures students have more homework
Allows teachers to avoid teaching
What should be considered when planning a classroom?
Review the developmental objectives of the program.
Choose the brightest wall color.
Arrange desks in a circle only.
Limit the number of books available.
Ignore student interests.
List colors with their psychological effects/responses and age preferences.
The color yellow invokes a happy and cheerful psychological response.
The color yellow is associated with sadness and gloom.
The color yellow is linked to anger and aggression.
The color yellow causes feelings of fear and anxiety.
How much square feet per child of free indoor space is recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children?
35
20
50
60
Define the following terms and know examples: Consumable supplies
Pant, glue, markers, paper
Chairs, tables, desks, computers
Books, notebooks, folders, binders
Projectors, screens, speakers, microphones
Define the following terms and know examples: Spectator toys
Battery-powered cars and talking dolls. Require little action on the child’s part
Building blocks and puzzles that require problem-solving
Sports equipment that encourages physical activity
Art supplies that foster creativity
Define the following terms and know examples: Chronological age
Physical age/Birth date
Mental maturity
Emotional intelligence
Nutritional status
Define the following terms and know examples: Developmental age
Child’s skill and growth level compared to typical skills for that physical age group
The chronological age of a child based on birth date
The age at which a child starts school
The physical height and weight of a child compared to peers
What are the benefits of toys?
Teaching tools. Move children to explore, manipulate, invent, and problem solve
Only for decoration purposes.
Used only by adults.
Make children sit quietly all day.
What happens when there are too few toys in a classroom? What do studies show when children have been exposed to a wide variety of toys?
Too few: won’t provide a friendly cooperative type of play. Wide variety: More imaginative and creative
Too few: children become more competitive. Wide variety: Less imaginative and creative
Too few: children become more aggressive. Wide variety: No effect on creativity
Too few: children play alone more often. Wide variety: Less interest in toys
What type of toys encourages imagination?
Unstructured toys
Electronic toys
Puzzle toys
Remote-controlled cars
What type of toys promotes gross-motor skills?
Boxes
Puzzles
Coloring books
Stuffed animals
What type of toys promotes sensory exploration?
Drums
Puzzle pieces
Board games
Story books
Safety limits should be ____.
simple
complicated
expensive
hidden
Liable means:
Responsible by law
Happy and joyful
Uninterested
Very expensive
The privacy law is designed to protect ____.
children
animals
plants
machines
You should call Poison Control Center in which of the following situations?
When someone has ingested, inhaled, or come into contact with a poisonous substance
When someone has a minor cut
When someone has a headache
When someone has a cold
25.) Helping children make healthful food choices can be done by:
Providing a variety of nutritious foods and setting a good example
Allowing children to eat only sweets
Skipping meals regularly
Discouraging them from trying new foods
26.) In general, children prefer ___ flavored foods.
mildly
spicy
bitter
sour
27.) ____ can lead to health problems such as heart disease.
Obesity
Exercise
Hydration
Vitamins
Should children be excluded from attending an early childhood program if their immunizations are not current and they are not exempt?
yes
no
only if they are sick
only if parents request
Children should be kept at home when their oral temperature exceeds what temperature?
101 degrees F
98.6 degrees F
99 degrees F
100 degrees F
The purpose of setting developmental goals for an activity is:
To provide direction and measure progress
To increase competition among participants
To reduce the workload
To avoid planning
The purpose of a lesson plan is to:
Guide classroom instruction and include objectives, materials, activities, and assessments.
Decorate the classroom and include art supplies.
Assign homework and include only student names.
Record attendance and include seating charts.
Indirect learning experiences are:
Experiences gained through direct participation
Experiences gained through observation, reading, or listening
Experiences that require physical activity
Experiences that occur only in classrooms
33.) Define learning objectives:
To specify what learners will be able to do after instruction
To list the topics to be covered in a course
To describe the teaching methods to be used
To outline the assessment criteria
What part of a lesson plan describes how to get the children’s attention?
motivation
closure
assessment
materials
What is the first stage of art skill development?
scribble
realism
shading
perspective
36.) Finger painting is a _____________________
sensory experience
mathematical activity
language exercise
musical performance
37.) Teachers should provide art activities because:
They help develop creativity and self-expression.
They are required by law.
They make classroom management easier.
They reduce the need for other subjects.
At what age does the basic forms stage of art occur?
3 to 4
1 to 2
5 to 6
7 to 8
39.) Stories should reflect:
Reality
Fiction only
Dreams only
None of the above
At what age do children like books about familiar subjects and community helpers?
3
5
7
9
At what age do children enjoy books that add something to their knowledge?
5
2
8
12
A common stereotype found in children's stories is:
The villain is always ugly.
The hero is always rich.
Animals can never talk.
Children never make mistakes.
Which of the following describes the different types of play?
Solitary, parallel, associative, and cooperative play
Only solitary play
Only cooperative play
Only parallel play
A prop box contains:
costumes and objects for role play
food and drinks
books and notebooks
musical instruments
Wavering lines while printing cold mean the child has ___.
immature coordination
good vision
excellent handwriting
strong grip
Manuscript writing is defined as:
The process of preparing a document for publication
The act of reading a published book
The method of printing newspapers
The technique of binding books
Children must have interest and enthusiasm to learn how to ____.
write
jump
sing
paint
Fine-motor activities involve small muscle movements, while gross-motor activities involve large muscle movements.
Fine-motor activities use large muscles; gross-motor activities use small muscles.
Fine-motor activities involve small muscle movements; gross-motor activities involve large muscle movements.
Both fine-motor and gross-motor activities use only small muscles.
Gross-motor activities do not involve any muscle movements.
Classification is defined as:
The process of grouping things based on their similarities
The process of breaking down substances
The study of living organisms
The process of photosynthesis
What does 'Matching' mean?
Putting like objects together
Mixing different objects randomly
Ignoring similarities between objects
Separating objects by color
What does 'Sorting' mean?
Physically separating objects based on unique features
Mixing objects together randomly
Labeling objects without moving them
Counting the number of objects
What does 'Sequencing' mean?
Process of ordering real-life objects from shortest to tallest or tallest to shortest
Counting objects in a random order
Grouping objects by color
Naming objects without any order
Children are able to identify colors before their ___.
shapes
numbers
letters
sizes
Science is the study of what?
Natural processes and their products
Historical events and their timelines
Works of art and their creators
Mathematical equations and their solutions
Some of the most successful science experiences will be ____________
unplanned
scheduled
expensive
predictable
Define open-ended and closed-ended questions. What is the benefit of open-ended questions?
Open-ended: promotes discussion; Closed-ended: gives a 'yes' or 'no' answer
Open-ended: gives a 'yes' or 'no' answer; Closed-ended: promotes discussion
Open-ended: only allows one-word answers; Closed-ended: requires detailed explanation
Open-ended: is always incorrect; Closed-ended: is always correct
List the primary and secondary colors
Primary: red, blue, and yellow; Secondary: orange, green and purple
Primary: green, orange, and purple; Secondary: red, blue, and yellow
Primary: red, green, and blue; Secondary: yellow, orange, and purple
Primary: orange, purple, and green; Secondary: red, yellow, and blue
How does social studies help children develop?
Develops respect for other people's feeling, ideas, and property
Teaches only mathematical skills
Focuses solely on physical education
Ignores cultural differences
How would you introduce a holiday concept to children?
Involve the children in planning
Ignore their opinions completely
Only show them pictures without explanation
Tell them holidays are not important
What is the difference between ecology and geography?
Ecology: focuses on water, land and air; Geography: space, playing in water/snow, and digging in dirt
Ecology: studies only animals; Geography: studies only plants
Ecology: is about weather; Geography: is about seasons
Ecology: is about planets; Geography: is about stars
Why should you never force a child to eat?
Could lead to overeating...obesity
It will make them dislike all foods forever
It will instantly cure their hunger
It will make them grow taller immediately
What are the benefits of having a child set the table, wiping up their spills, and cleanup after their meal?
Provides child with independence and a sense of responsibility/purpose
Makes meals take longer and causes frustration
Reduces the child's interest in eating
Teaches the child to avoid chores
Why are music activities vital to children's development?
Help children grow cognitively
Make children taller
Teach children to run faster
Help children memorize phone numbers
Who is required to participate in music activities?
All adults in the classroom
Only the children
Only the music teacher
No one is required
Describe the whole song method
Used to teach songs that are short and simple with a repetitive theme
A method for composing new melodies for advanced students
A technique for analyzing the lyrics of complex songs
A way to teach instrumental music without singing
Define chants:
Activity that consists of word patterns, rhymes, and nonsense syllables
A type of musical instrument
A traditional dance form
A style of painting
Moving shapes games are most appropriate for what age group?
4 year olds
8 year olds
10 year olds
12 year olds
What should a resume include?
Name, Past job information, Special skills, Education/Degrees
Favorite movies, Hobbies only, Pet's name, Favorite color
Current address, Favorite food, Number of siblings, Dream vacation
Astrological sign, Social media followers, Favorite sports team, Shoe size
Describe the steps/behaviors an applicant should perform during a job interview.
Greet the employer with a firm handshake
Arrive late to show confidence
Interrupt the interviewer frequently
Chew gum during the interview
What type of legal questions are asked during an interview?
Convictions that will affect the job
Favorite hobbies
Preferred vacation spots
Favorite color
After a job interview what should you do as a professional curtesy?
Write thank-you notes to the people who interview them
Ignore the interviewers and wait for their call
Post about the interview on social media immediately
Ask for the job decision every day via email
What are some common mistakes made during a job interview?
Gum chewing, Speech, Not keeping eye contact
Wearing a suit, Smiling, Arriving early
Bringing a resume, Asking questions, Thanking the interviewer
Listening carefully, Dressing appropriately, Being polite
What is the purpose of creating a teacher’s portfolio? How can this aid you in the future?
It should serve as a professional snapshot of your efforts, progress and achievements. Shows growth
It is only used for storing lesson plans and classroom materials.
It is required solely for administrative paperwork and compliance.
It is mainly for collecting students’ assignments and grades.
