Question 1

Malaguzzi reminds us that when we are thinking about how to set a responsive environment:

Accepted Answer

A)  "no space is marginal, no corner unimportant" 
B)  "the very act of sitting down on the same level with the crawling baby is a symbolic act of a more equal relationship..." 
C)  "it is not the quality of the object that holds a child's interest, but the opportunity it affords the child for action" 
D)  "we believe that infant care should be based on relationship planning-not lesson planning." 
A)  "no space is marginal, no corner unimportant" 
B)  "the very act of sitting down on the same level with the crawling baby is a symbolic act of a more equal relationship..." 
C)  "it is not the quality of the object that holds a child's interest, but the opportunity it affords the child for action" 
D)  "we believe that infant care should be based on relationship planning-not lesson planning." A

Question 2

When talking about creating a quality environment, Jim Greenman asked, "What do babies do for a living?" His answer included which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  They breathe, eat, and sleep. 
B)  They explore, test, and discover. 
C)  They delight their senses. 
D)  They seek comfort, help, and touch. 
A)  They breathe, eat, and sleep. 
B)  They explore, test, and discover. 
C)  They delight their senses. 
D)  They seek comfort, help, and touch. B

Question 3

The term "responsive opportunities" has which of the following meaning for teachers creating an environment for young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structure the environment to create group times together. 
B)  Be approachable at all times, so that children will feel secure. 
C)  Provide an array of experiences to entice children to explore their environment. 
D)  Provide experiences that take into account each child's interests and development. 
A)  Structure the environment to create group times together. 
B)  Be approachable at all times, so that children will feel secure. 
C)  Provide an array of experiences to entice children to explore their environment. 
D)  Provide experiences that take into account each child's interests and development. D

Question 4

Describe three of the important elements of responsive routines that meet children's emotional needs and give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

(Possible answers)
• Individualized
• Re

Question 5

When a teacher sets up an environment for learning spaces, she usually does not consider:

Accepted Answer

A)  children's feelings of safety 
B)  the requirements for learning in each area 
C)  how relationships can be supported 
D)  how to create defined places with multiple learning opportunities in each one 
A)  children's feelings of safety 
B)  the requirements for learning in each area 
C)  how relationships can be supported 
D)  how to create defined places with multiple learning opportunities in each one

Question 6

The fundamental element of a quality environment for infants and toddlers is that it provides children:

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A)  bright colors 
B)  toys for a specific age group 
C)  stimulation 
D)  security 
A)  bright colors 
B)  toys for a specific age group 
C)  stimulation 
D)  security

Question 7

Responsive routines are important because they:

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A)  develop set times to diaper and feed infants 
B)  begin the formation of a child's identity 
C)  provide a structure for the day 
D)  develop a child's habits 
A)  develop set times to diaper and feed infants 
B)  begin the formation of a child's identity 
C)  provide a structure for the day 
D)  develop a child's habits

Question 8

Marcy, a toddler teacher, is concerned that the toddlers in her room are developing a good foundation for learning to read when they are older. While all of the following are important, the most important thing that she can do is:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide books for the children 
B)  read to the children 
C)  provide a variety of types of paper and writing tools 
D)  provide creative activities 
A)  provide books for the children 
B)  read to the children 
C)  provide a variety of types of paper and writing tools 
D)  provide creative activities

Question 9

Sharie sings and talks to infants and toddlers when she is diapering them. She knows the importance of:

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A)  using transitions to build relationships 
B)  using routines to build relationships 
C)  building on "ciao" time 
D)  using transitions to teach children the words of songs 
A)  using transitions to build relationships 
B)  using routines to build relationships 
C)  building on "ciao" time 
D)  using transitions to teach children the words of songs

Question 10

Hirsch (1996) identified six stages of block development. They are (in order):

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A)  bridging, carrying, stacking and placing in rows, building enclosures, representational play, and creating patterns 
B)  stacking and placing in rows, bridging, carrying, creating patterns, building enclosures, and representational play 
C)  carrying, stacking and placing in rows, bridging, building enclosures, creating patterns, and representational play 
D)  carrying, bridging, stacking and placing in rows, building enclosures, creating patterns, and representational play 
A)  bridging, carrying, stacking and placing in rows, building enclosures, representational play, and creating patterns 
B)  stacking and placing in rows, bridging, carrying, creating patterns, building enclosures, and representational play 
C)  carrying, stacking and placing in rows, bridging, building enclosures, creating patterns, and representational play 
D)  carrying, bridging, stacking and placing in rows, building enclosures, creating patterns, and representational play

Question 11

(a) Discuss, in detail, two opportunities for learning that you would provide infants and toddlers. (b) In what cozy spaces could these opportunities take place?

Accepted Answer

(a) The student could report on two of t

Question 12

When a child chooses to create with crayons and papers with several peers close by, the child is developing his:

Accepted Answer

A)  motor skills 
B)  motor and social skills 
C)  motor, emotional, and social skills 
D)  motor, emotional, social, cognitive, and language skills 
A)  motor skills 
B)  motor and social skills 
C)  motor, emotional, and social skills 
D)  motor, emotional, social, cognitive, and language skills

Question 13

When the older toddler put one doll in each doll bed, which math concept was she demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Counting 
B)  One-to one correspondence 
C)  Classifying 
D)  Understanding of shapes and sizes 
A)  Counting 
B)  One-to one correspondence 
C)  Classifying 
D)  Understanding of shapes and sizes

Question 14

"Hello" and "Goodbye" times are:

Accepted Answer

A)  times for transitions of trust for the child 
B)  important to view from the teacher's perspective 
C)  experiences that are easy for children 
D)  routinized events 
A)  times for transitions of trust for the child 
B)  important to view from the teacher's perspective 
C)  experiences that are easy for children 
D)  routinized events

Question 15

PITC, High/Scope, the Creative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers, and Reggio Emilia all emphasize:

Accepted Answer

A)  children's ability to memorize 
B)  children's capabilities as active learners 
C)  teaching the child new skills 
D)  structured lessons 
A)  children's ability to memorize 
B)  children's capabilities as active learners 
C)  teaching the child new skills 
D)  structured lessons

Question 16

The Reggio Emilia approach uses which of the following observation/assessment approaches?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of an assessment named the COR 
B)  The importance of continuity of care, primary care, and responsiveness 
C)  The OUNCE 
D)  Documentation of children's interests, goals, and strategies 
A)  The use of an assessment named the COR 
B)  The importance of continuity of care, primary care, and responsiveness 
C)  The OUNCE 
D)  Documentation of children's interests, goals, and strategies

Question 17

Creativity begins:

Accepted Answer

A)  in infancy 
B)  when children are toddlers 
C)  when he can draw 
D)  when he can use paint and other art materials 
A)  in infancy 
B)  when children are toddlers 
C)  when he can draw 
D)  when he can use paint and other art materials

Question 18

Donald's teacher provided blocks of different colors to sort and use to build. She is primarily supporting Donald's:

Accepted Answer

A)  literacy development 
B)  math development 
C)  literacy and math development 
D)  language development 
A)  literacy development 
B)  math development 
C)  literacy and math development 
D)  language development

Question 19

Opportunities are:

Accepted Answer

A)  toys, materials, experiences, and interactions for children to choose from 
B)  special occasions and experiences that occur on a weekly basis 
C)  formal small group activities that all children experience 
D)  experiences that all children in the group have 
A)  toys, materials, experiences, and interactions for children to choose from 
B)  special occasions and experiences that occur on a weekly basis 
C)  formal small group activities that all children experience 
D)  experiences that all children in the group have

Question 20

Interactive storybook reading strategies include:

Accepted Answer

A)  asking closed questions 
B)  encouraging the child to talk about the story 
C)  encouraging the child to just listen to the story 
D)  always reading every word in the story 
A)  asking closed questions 
B)  encouraging the child to talk about the story 
C)  encouraging the child to just listen to the story 
D)  always reading every word in the story

Malaguzzi reminds us that when we are thinking about how to set a responsive environment:

When talking about creating a quality environment, Jim Greenman asked, "What do babies do for a living?" His answer included which of the following?

The term "responsive opportunities" has which of the following meaning for teachers creating an environment for young children?

Describe three of the important elements of responsive routines that meet children's emotional needs and give examples of each.

When a teacher sets up an environment for learning spaces, she usually does not consider:

The fundamental element of a quality environment for infants and toddlers is that it provides children:

Responsive routines are important because they:

Marcy, a toddler teacher, is concerned that the toddlers in her room are developing a good foundation for learning to read when they are older. While all of the following are important, the most important thing that she can do is:

Sharie sings and talks to infants and toddlers when she is diapering them. She knows the importance of:

Hirsch (1996) identified six stages of block development. They are (in order):

(a) Discuss, in detail, two opportunities for learning that you would provide infants and toddlers. (b) In what cozy spaces could these opportunities take place?

When a child chooses to create with crayons and papers with several peers close by, the child is developing his:

When the older toddler put one doll in each doll bed, which math concept was she demonstrating?

"Hello" and "Goodbye" times are:

PITC, High/Scope, the Creative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers, and Reggio Emilia all emphasize:

The Reggio Emilia approach uses which of the following observation/assessment approaches?

Creativity begins:

Donald's teacher provided blocks of different colors to sort and use to build. She is primarily supporting Donald's:

Opportunities are:

Interactive storybook reading strategies include:

The Importance of the Infant and Toddler Years: A Relationship-Based Approach

Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families

Understanding and Using Theories

The Power of Observation: Learning About Infants and Toddlers

Genetics and Prenatal Development

Emotional Learning and Development

Social Learning and Development With Peers

Cognitive Learning and Development

Language Learning and Development

Motor Learning and Development

Responsive Programs: Quality, Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Creating a Relationship-Based Curriculum

Respect, Reflect, and Relate: The 3-R Approach to Guidance

Including Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities in Child Care and Learning Program

The Infant-Toddler Professional

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Exam 13: Routines, Environments, and Opportunities: Day to Day the Relationship Way

Malaguzzi reminds us that when we are thinking about how to set a responsive environment:

When talking about creating a quality environment, Jim Greenman asked, "What do babies do for a living?" His answer included which of the following?

The term "responsive opportunities" has which of the following meaning for teachers creating an environment for young children?

Describe three of the important elements of responsive routines that meet children's emotional needs and give examples of each.

When a teacher sets up an environment for learning spaces, she usually does not consider:

The fundamental element of a quality environment for infants and toddlers is that it provides children:

Responsive routines are important because they:

Marcy, a toddler teacher, is concerned that the toddlers in her room are developing a good foundation for learning to read when they are older. While all of the following are important, the most important thing that she can do is:

Sharie sings and talks to infants and toddlers when she is diapering them. She knows the importance of:

Hirsch (1996) identified six stages of block development. They are (in order):

(a) Discuss, in detail, two opportunities for learning that you would provide infants and toddlers. (b) In what cozy spaces could these opportunities take place?

When a child chooses to create with crayons and papers with several peers close by, the child is developing his:

When the older toddler put one doll in each doll bed, which math concept was she demonstrating?

"Hello" and "Goodbye" times are:

PITC, High/Scope, the Creative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers, and Reggio Emilia all emphasize:

The Reggio Emilia approach uses which of the following observation/assessment approaches?

Creativity begins:

Donald's teacher provided blocks of different colors to sort and use to build. She is primarily supporting Donald's:

Opportunities are:

Interactive storybook reading strategies include:

The Importance of the Infant and Toddler Years: A Relationship-Based Approach

Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families

Understanding and Using Theories

The Power of Observation: Learning About Infants and Toddlers

Genetics and Prenatal Development

Emotional Learning and Development

Social Learning and Development With Peers

Cognitive Learning and Development

Language Learning and Development

Motor Learning and Development

Responsive Programs: Quality, Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Creating a Relationship-Based Curriculum

Respect, Reflect, and Relate: The 3-R Approach to Guidance

Including Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities in Child Care and Learning Program

The Infant-Toddler Professional

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