Exam 7: Creating High-Quality Environments

An appropriate seat restraint for a 4-year-old who weighs 50 pounds and is 48 inches tall would be a ____________________ ____________________ ____________________.

Developmentally appropriate learning environments and activities should reflect children's needs, interests, and abilities.

Minimum space recommended per child for indoor classrooms is:

What is the twofold purpose of state licensing regulations?

Outdoor play equipment should be inspected ____________________ for broken or loose parts.

Loose surface materials, such as wood chips, should be at least ____________________ inches deep under outdoor play equipment.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using pea gravel under play equipment?

Licensing regulations are established:

New playgrounds should:

Participation in ____________________ training enables early childhood teachers to acquire new knowledge and skills and continue to grow professionally.

Children may be exposed to toxic chemicals from paints, carpet, and cleaning supplies used in classroom environments.

In group settings, swings are considered to be ____ for preschool children.

Outdoor play equipment that is constructed of wood:

Large pieces of outdoor play equipment should:

An appropriate choice of outdoor play equipment for a toddler play yard would be:

Early childhood professionals must continue their effort to educate families about how to recognize ____________________ early childhood and after-school programs.

Asking families to transport groups of children for field trips can present serious ____________________ problems for a program in the event of an accident.

What characteristics identify a high-quality teacher?

Outdoor play spaces should be enclosed by a fence that is a minimum of 6 to 8 feet high.

Newly constructed early childhood and school facilities must comply with standards established by the ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________.