Question 1

Explain why some children repeatedly have problems falling asleep.

Accepted Answer

For some children, conditions such as chronic middle ear infection, the use of certain medications, and brain damage can prevent them from falling asleep. Other children might resist falling asleep because it means letting go, thereby allowing anxieties and fears to surface. Such fears can cause scary thoughts children want to avoid. Most children's difficulty in falling asleep, however, results from poorly established sleep habits and routines.

Question 2

Which example shows the best way to deal with a child who has difficulty falling asleep at night at home?

Accepted Answer

A)  The parents should insist that the teacher stops giving naps to their child. 
B)  The parents and teacher should arrange a modification of the child's nap time at school. 
C)  The teacher should tell the parents that the child should exercise more at home. 
D)  The parent and teacher should adjust the child's snack schedule. 
A)  The parents should insist that the teacher stops giving naps to their child. 
B)  The parents and teacher should arrange a modification of the child's nap time at school. 
C)  The teacher should tell the parents that the child should exercise more at home. 
D)  The parent and teacher should adjust the child's snack schedule. B

Question 3

The success of large-group time is determined to a significant extent by the type of children involved in this period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When talking to parents about their child's toilet accidents, the teacher's attitude should be ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stern 
B)  unconcerned 
C)  pessimistic 
D)  straightforward 
A)  stern 
B)  unconcerned 
C)  pessimistic 
D)  straightforward

Question 5

A four-year-old child gets a severe cut on her leg at the child care center. Explain how you would handle this situation effectively if you were the teacher.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary but should show a tho

Question 6

Calendar activities can be helpful in teaching preschoolers a sense of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

At the end of each day, families of infants and toddlers should be given a form that details their children's eating, sleeping, elimination, play, and developmental progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

At six months, infants begin to feel stranger anxiety because they can tell the difference between a parent's face and other faces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When a child has a toilet accident, the teacher should handle it matter-of-factly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Give an example of an effective departure time routine to use for preschool children. Avoid giving examples provided by the text.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary but should show a tho

Question 11

Which technique would be most effective at adjusting a new child to an early childhood program?

Accepted Answer

A)  A child stays a full day, but the last 30 minutes is spent with a parent. 
B)  A child is given a treat after the parent leaves. 
C)  A child stays half a day at school without a parent. 
D)  A child stays a short time at school while the parent briefly leaves. 
A)  A child stays a full day, but the last 30 minutes is spent with a parent. 
B)  A child is given a treat after the parent leaves. 
C)  A child stays half a day at school without a parent. 
D)  A child stays a short time at school while the parent briefly leaves.

Question 12

Which of the following foods should be fed to children at five months?

Accepted Answer

A)  bottled skim milk 
B)  iron-fortified rice cereal 
C)  mashed fruits 
D)  finely chopped poultry 
A)  bottled skim milk 
B)  iron-fortified rice cereal 
C)  mashed fruits 
D)  finely chopped poultry

Question 13

Which example is the most effective way of dealing with toileting problems with a kindergartener?

Accepted Answer

A)  The teacher informs the parents about the problem, but doesn't pry into any family stressors. 
B)  The teacher asks the parents about the recent death of a beloved dog. 
C)  The teacher informs the director of the school about the problem. 
D)  The teacher criticizes the parents for the way they toilet trained their child. 
A)  The teacher informs the parents about the problem, but doesn't pry into any family stressors. 
B)  The teacher asks the parents about the recent death of a beloved dog. 
C)  The teacher informs the director of the school about the problem. 
D)  The teacher criticizes the parents for the way they toilet trained their child.

Question 14

Teachers should sit and eat with the children during all meals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which example is a correct way to feed an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  With eight-month-old Nathan, the caregiver substitutes mashed vegetables for milk. 
B)  With four-month-old Debbie, the caregiver feeds her chopped meat. 
C)  With ten-month-old Amari, the caregiver gives her some casserole and then milk. 
D)  With three-month-old Ayla, the caregiver provides her with iron-fortified rice cereal. 
A)  With eight-month-old Nathan, the caregiver substitutes mashed vegetables for milk. 
B)  With four-month-old Debbie, the caregiver feeds her chopped meat. 
C)  With ten-month-old Amari, the caregiver gives her some casserole and then milk. 
D)  With three-month-old Ayla, the caregiver provides her with iron-fortified rice cereal.

Question 16

Which eating style would most likely encourage healthy eating habits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children are served food by waiters. 
B)  Children eat food that is packed in lunch boxes by their parents. 
C)  Children choose the foods they want from a selection laid before them. 
D)  Children are handed food that is selected by the teacher. 
A)  Children are served food by waiters. 
B)  Children eat food that is packed in lunch boxes by their parents. 
C)  Children choose the foods they want from a selection laid before them. 
D)  Children are handed food that is selected by the teacher.

Question 17

Review various methods to settle down a boisterous class of young children.

Accepted Answer

To lower children's voice levels, whispe

Question 18

Why should a teacher make eating for a young child a relaxed experience? What are three ways to do this?

Accepted Answer

By making eating a relaxed experience fo

Question 19

Which of the following is the best arrangement when taking a walk with young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children form two horizontal lines with one adult in front of the lines and another adult in back; no one holds hands. 
B)  Children form a vertical line with one adult at the front; no one holds hands. 
C)  Children form two horizontal lines with one adult in front of the lines; children hold hands. 
D)  Children form a vertical line with one adult at the front and another adult at the back; everyone except the leader holds the hand of the person in front. 
A)  Children form two horizontal lines with one adult in front of the lines and another adult in back; no one holds hands. 
B)  Children form a vertical line with one adult at the front; no one holds hands. 
C)  Children form two horizontal lines with one adult in front of the lines; children hold hands. 
D)  Children form a vertical line with one adult at the front and another adult at the back; everyone except the leader holds the hand of the person in front.

Question 20

In a day care center, a classroom should have twice as much space as children need to make them comfortable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain why some children repeatedly have problems falling asleep.

Which example shows the best way to deal with a child who has difficulty falling asleep at night at home?

The success of large-group time is determined to a significant extent by the type of children involved in this period.

When talking to parents about their child's toilet accidents, the teacher's attitude should be ______.

A four-year-old child gets a severe cut on her leg at the child care center. Explain how you would handle this situation effectively if you were the teacher.

Calendar activities can be helpful in teaching preschoolers a sense of time.

At the end of each day, families of infants and toddlers should be given a form that details their children's eating, sleeping, elimination, play, and developmental progress.

At six months, infants begin to feel stranger anxiety because they can tell the difference between a parent's face and other faces.

When a child has a toilet accident, the teacher should handle it matter-of-factly.

Give an example of an effective departure time routine to use for preschool children. Avoid giving examples provided by the text.

Which technique would be most effective at adjusting a new child to an early childhood program?

Which of the following foods should be fed to children at five months?

Which example is the most effective way of dealing with toileting problems with a kindergartener?

Teachers should sit and eat with the children during all meals.

Which example is a correct way to feed an infant?

Which eating style would most likely encourage healthy eating habits?

Review various methods to settle down a boisterous class of young children.

Why should a teacher make eating for a young child a relaxed experience? What are three ways to do this?

Which of the following is the best arrangement when taking a walk with young children?

In a day care center, a classroom should have twice as much space as children need to make them comfortable.

The Scope of and Need for Early Childhood Education

The Children

The Families

The Teachers and Caregivers

Rationale Supporting Early Childhood Education

Accountability, Standards, and Assessment

Helping Children Cope With Stress

The Physical Environment

Scheduling and Curriculum Planning

Creative Development Through the Curriculum

Physical Development Through the Curriculum

Cognitive Development Through the Curriculum

Language Development Through the Curriculum

Social-Emotional Development Through the Curriculum

Guiding Social Behaviors

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Exam 15: Guiding Routines and Group Activities

Explain why some children repeatedly have problems falling asleep.

Which example shows the best way to deal with a child who has difficulty falling asleep at night at home?

The success of large-group time is determined to a significant extent by the type of children involved in this period.

When talking to parents about their child's toilet accidents, the teacher's attitude should be ______.

A four-year-old child gets a severe cut on her leg at the child care center. Explain how you would handle this situation effectively if you were the teacher.

Calendar activities can be helpful in teaching preschoolers a sense of time.

At the end of each day, families of infants and toddlers should be given a form that details their children's eating, sleeping, elimination, play, and developmental progress.

At six months, infants begin to feel stranger anxiety because they can tell the difference between a parent's face and other faces.

When a child has a toilet accident, the teacher should handle it matter-of-factly.

Give an example of an effective departure time routine to use for preschool children. Avoid giving examples provided by the text.

Which technique would be most effective at adjusting a new child to an early childhood program?

Which of the following foods should be fed to children at five months?

Which example is the most effective way of dealing with toileting problems with a kindergartener?

Teachers should sit and eat with the children during all meals.

Which example is a correct way to feed an infant?

Which eating style would most likely encourage healthy eating habits?

Review various methods to settle down a boisterous class of young children.

Why should a teacher make eating for a young child a relaxed experience? What are three ways to do this?

Which of the following is the best arrangement when taking a walk with young children?

In a day care center, a classroom should have twice as much space as children need to make them comfortable.

The Scope of and Need for Early Childhood Education

The Children

The Families

The Teachers and Caregivers

Rationale Supporting Early Childhood Education

Accountability, Standards, and Assessment

Helping Children Cope With Stress

The Physical Environment

Scheduling and Curriculum Planning

Creative Development Through the Curriculum

Physical Development Through the Curriculum

Cognitive Development Through the Curriculum

Language Development Through the Curriculum

Social-Emotional Development Through the Curriculum

Guiding Social Behaviors

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