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You bring out a new toy fire truck for the children to play with today. The children are having a hard time playing together with the truck, so you a) bring out a couple duplicates of this toy b) put the truck away until the toddlers settle down and listen to you requests for them to share c) put the truck away because the toddlers are too young to play with it nicely d) ask the children to come up with a plan to take turns with the truck - ** a) bring out a couple duplicates of this you A parent has expressed concern that her son is spending too much time in your program "just playing." A good response to her concern would be to a) explain to her that this is what the children enjoy and what you have always done b) invite her int the classroom to observe the children in order to understand what they are learning as they play c) provide an informational sheet that explains what children learn from participating in the various learning areas in your room as they play d) both b and c - ** d) both b and c Child abuse and neglect reporting is the responsibility of a) the teacher b) the person who observed the incident c) the director d) the social service or regulatory agency - ** b) the person who observed the incident A parent has confided in you that her husband has left her and she is upset and unsure what will happen next. The best way to proceed would be to a) tell the other teachers in your program so they can be aware of the situation b) respect the parent's privacy by keeping the information confidential, and offer her a list of community agencies she might find helpful at this time
c) tell her that you would prefer not to heat about her personal problems d) question her son, who is in your room, about what happened with his daddy - ** b) respect the parent's privacy by keeping the information confidential, and offer her a list of community agencies she might find helpful at this time Peggy, the preschool teacher in room 3, has been having problems keeping the children engaged during the morning. They often appear bored and some get into trouble or act out. You would suggest a) calling the parents of the children who are not behaving b) observing the situation, perhaps making changes in arrangement or the morning schedule, and providing additional activities for the children that will interest them c) providing worksheets for the children to complete before they are allowed to play with the toys, so they keep busy d) allowing the children to play outside instead of engaging in table top activities - ** b) observing the situation, perhaps making changes in arrangement or the morning schedule, and providing additional activities for the children that will interest them Devin has been misbehaving all afternoon since he got up from his nap. He deliberately spilled his juice and pushed another child down outside. I would suggest a) calling his parents to take him home b) taking his temperature to see whether he might be ill c) reminding him of the classroom rules and providing a "time out" for him d) ignoring this behavior unless he seriously hurts someone - ** b) taking his temperature to see whether he might be ill The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on a) the number of children in the group b) the activity c) the developmental needs of the children who are present d) all of these - ** d) all of these The first aid kit should be kept a) out of the reach of children
d) skip story time for a few days until they have forgotten about that book - ** a) happy reread it, because you know children benefit from repetition Children's play materials should be a) kept in closed containers b) kept on low, open shelves c) kept on shelves out of their reach d) kept in a storage cabinet, to be taken out by the caregiver - ** b) kept on low, open shelves A developmentally appropriate group time a) lasts only a short time b) gets the children actively involved c) permits children to leave, if they wish d) all of the above - ** d) all of the above Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change a) it gives them time to clean up their toys b) it provides them time to finish up an activity c) it helps to quickly get their attention b) it is a signal to come to the next activity right away - ** b) it provides them time to finish up an activity You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you a) give them practice talking, listening, and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at the lunch table b) let them know they cannot talk during lunch c) tell them not to interrupt while you are talking d) remind the children to use "inside voices" - ** a) give them practice talking, listening, and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at the lunch table
You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your classroom. When choosing, you will first consider a) the price and how much you can buy with what you have b) the age range listed on the packaging c) wether the materials are developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and will enable the children to experience success d) whether the materials are familiars to the children from TV commercials - ** c) wether the materials are developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and will enable the children to experience success Two boys want the same truck to haul blocks across the room. One boys goes to the housekeeping area and gets a basket. This is an example of a) an open-ended question b) problem solving c) a small motor exercise d) guidance - ** b) problem solving When talking with a child, the caregiver should a) speak loudly b) get down to the child's eye level c) whisper softly to the child d) stand and talk with the child - ** b) get down to the child's eye level You want the children to learn cooperation, so you a) insist that Harper let everyone play with the toy she brought for show-and-tell b) discipline the children for not helping pick up the toys in the room c) play a song about cooperation d) provide activities that require taking turns, sharing materials, and solving problems together - ** d) provide activities that require taking turns, sharing materials, and solving problems together
A positive circle experience includes a) scheduling and planning before hand b) interesting and active activities c) anticipating problems before hand d) all of the above - ** d) all of the above Andrew often hits and bites other children. After doing so, he laughs and runs off. He doesn't seem to realize that he is hurting them. You will a) isolate Andrew from the other children b) ask the family to seek counseling for their child c) ignore the behavior so it will not be further reinforced by your attention to it d) stop the behavior immediately and attend to the hurt child. Then get down on Andrew's level, pointing out and labeling the feelings of the child he his hurt. - ** d) stop the behavior immediately and attend to the hurt child. Then get down on Andrew's level, pointing out and labeling the feelings of the child he his hurt. Appropriate guidance techniques would include a) planning to avoid problems with the use of space, placement and number of toys, and careful supervision b) interacting with children in positive ways c) redirecting inappropriate behavior d) all of the above - ** d) all of the above A new child has just involved in your program. She is from China. Several of the children have approached you to say, "Mei Lee talks funny." You will a) play a Chinese CD so everyone can get used to the language b) explain to them that she is from another culture, speaks a different language, and is learning our language. Encourage them to help her learn our words and be a kind friend to her. c) ignore the statements because they will get used to the way Mei Lee speaks.
d) strongly suggest the Mei Lee's parents learn English. That way, they can help their daughter learn as well and the speech will not seem different to her classmates. - ** b) explain to them that she is from another culture, speaks a different language, and is learning our language. Gross-motor skills refer to skills that a) require children to make large movements with their bodies b) require children to participate in messy activities c) require children to use scissors or eyedroppers d) none of the above - ** a) require children to make large movements with their bodies Children learn best when they a) actively particaipate b) follow directions carefully c) a and b d) none of the above - ** a) actively particaipate Marcy came to school today with an angry, negative mood. you can see that this may soon erupt into physical aggression. The best way to deal with this would be to a) put her into the "time out" chair right away b) talk to her privately and explain that she will either need to end this attitude or er parents will be called to take her home c) ignore her mood, because there is also a chance it will improve shortly d) provide her with an activity that will help diffuse her angry feelings, such as working with play dough or throwing sponge balls at a target - ** d) provide her with an activity that will help diffuse her angry feelings, such as working with play dough or throwing sponge balls at a target Experience charts, labeling items in the room, and making lots of books available are all examples of a) practices that support emergent literacy b) practices children will encounter once they begin elementary school
d) suspend circle time for a few months and then resume seeing whether things get any better - ** b) re-evaluate the length of time you are expecting the children to stay at circle time and whether the kinds of activities you are providing are interesting to them Positive ways to involve parents in the program include a) wiping tables b) reading stories c) cleaning up the bathroom d) all of the about - ** b) reading stories You are out on the playground with your co-teacher and twelve preschool-age children. One of the children says he needs to use the restroom, so you a) take the child in to the restroom, leaving the rest of the children with your co-teacher b) take the child and half of the other children into the building c) tell the child to wait until the class goes back into the building, because he had a chance to use the restroom before going out but did not. e) end the outdoor play time and take everyone inside. - ** b) take the child and half of the other children into the building Parent/teacher conflicts happen. A positive way to resolve them is to a) practice active listening b) suggest the parents look over their copy of your program's parent handbook, referring to sections that may clear up misunderstandings and address the problem c) both of the above d) none of the above - ** c) both of the above You plan to take a walk through the neighborhood to the fire station tomorrow. To prepare for this trip, you will a) read a book about fire trucks b) sit down and explain the trip to the children, reviewing the procedures for safely crossing the street, staying close to the teachers, and the other safety rules
c) send home a list of field trip rules, so parents can go over them with their children d) keep the trip a secret until tomorrow, because children love surprises - ** b) sit down and explain the trip to the children, reviewing the procedures for safely crossing the street, staying close to the teachers, and the other safety rules Professional relationships with other staff include a) attending professional development events together, such as conferences and workshops b) spending time planning cooperatively to meet the need of the children c) treating each other with respect d) all of the above - ** d) all of the above Preschoolers will use shocking language. An appropriate response would be a) putting the child in time out, isolating him or her from the rest of the children b) telling the child that such language is not appropriate c) giving the child a lot of attention each time he or she uses such language d) all of the above - ** b) telling the child that such language is not appropriate A new child has enrolled who has a physical disability. So that she will feel welcome, you will a) make any adaptations to the indoor and outdoor environment necessary so she can fully participate in activities to the greatest extent possible b) explain to the other children that she probably will not be able to do everything they can because of her disability c) not make any adaptations to the environment so she will be encouraged to challenge herself d) provide an aide to help her throughout the day, so you will not need to make any adaptations tot he environment - ** a) make any adaptations to the indoor and outdoor environment necessary so she can fully participate in activities to the greatest extent possible The purpose of observing children is to a) compare the growth and development among children in the group b) identify patterns of their growth and development
