| Question | Answer |
| the physical space that is used while you are caring for children. | learning envrionment |
| True or False
The learning environment encompasses learning centers such as the reading center, art center, and computer center, but also includes outside areas and can extend as far as field trip destinations | True |
| True or False
We must recognize that we can help children acquire the skills they need by intentionally planning environments that focus on the arrangement of space, placement of furnishings and the organization of play materials | True |
| quality learning environment that supports developmentally appropriate practice includes | Learning centers
Room arrangement
Developmentally appropriate toys and activities
Daily routines |
| True of False
Planning an arrangement for young children should be considered part of your teaching strategy. | True |
| . An atmosphere that reminds them of home and incorporates the different backgrounds of the children in your care will help them relax and relieve tension. This is part of which area? | Room arrangement |
| How to arrange room | keep exits clearly marked,free from clutter. Elim. blind spots. Allow for smooth traffic flow thru diff. areas while prov. room for children to play, toys/supplies on low, open shelves w labels. children old enough familiar w safety and emer. procedures. |
| True or False
Arrangements should be made with safety in mind and should also support children’s play and hands-on learning | True |
| True or False
When arranging your classroom, you need to first plan for safety, but also find a balance that ensures children are comfortable and feel welcome. | True |
| Which of the following is appr. toy and activity for 3 - 4 year old children
Pegboards, sewing cards, stacking toys, picture lotto, dominoes
Hammer/ wood
Classical, folk, child. music
Dress-up clothes
Picture/story books, poems
All of the above | All of the above
Also appr.
Wood puzzles 4 - 20 pieces
Finger or tempera paint, scissors, glue
Approx. 50 - 100 blocks/per child
Sound matching games
Wagon or wheelbarrow, large rubber balls, riding toys
Washable doll with clothes, doll bed |
| Which of the following is appr. toy/activity for 4-5
Smaller beads, parquetry blocks, small objects to sort
Potter’s clay, easel, brushes, crayons, chalk, paste, tape, collage materials
Sand and water play, egg beaters, muffin tins
Bowling pins, rin | All
Also
Planks, boxes, old tires
Xylophone, maracas, tambourine
Plastic bat and balls, balance board
Construction set with smaller pieces
Approximately 100 - 150 unit blocks/per child
Wood working bench, saw, sand paper
Bowling pins, ring tos |
| True or False
Creating and adhering to a daily routine assures children that their environment is predictable and consistent. | True |
| True of False
There needs to be a daily schedule both written and illustrated with pictures. | True |
| What does the daily schedule consists of | arrival, large-group time (sometimes called circle time or morning meeting), small group time, center time, outdoor time, meals, nap and departure. |
| True or False
transitions are the key to effectively carrying out your daily routine and maintaining order. | True |
