Question 1

Roni is setting up her early childhood classroom. She has one window that lets in natural light. What would be the best station for her to place next to the window?

Accepted Answer

A)  throw pillows 
B)  a couch 
C)  the art center 
D)  dramatic play kits 
A)  throw pillows 
B)  a couch 
C)  the art center 
D)  dramatic play kits

Question 2

One parent told Anna that her preschool's playground had equipment that was too easy to master and did not help the kids grow. What can Anna do about this?

Accepted Answer

Play equipment should provide graduated

Question 3

Multipurpose materials ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are made of high-quality materials 
B)  suggest many possibilities for play 
C)  let children know how well they are doing 
D)  match the developmental stage of the children 
A)  are made of high-quality materials 
B)  suggest many possibilities for play 
C)  let children know how well they are doing 
D)  match the developmental stage of the children

Question 4

A playground should accommodate all indoor curriculum areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An outdoor play area should ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cover separate concepts from indoor curriculum areas 
B)  have a uniform surface 
C)  incorporate natural features 
D)  consist of undefined space 
A)  cover separate concepts from indoor curriculum areas 
B)  have a uniform surface 
C)  incorporate natural features 
D)  consist of undefined space

Question 6

Charmaine just found a swing set with a stain-proof surface with automatic reorder on parts that wear regularly. Which criterion of selecting equipment does this item meet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the equipment appropriately sized for the children? 
B)  Is the equipment aesthetically pleasing? 
C)  Is the equipment easy to clean and maintain? 
D)  Is there room for this equipment? 
A)  Is the equipment appropriately sized for the children? 
B)  Is the equipment aesthetically pleasing? 
C)  Is the equipment easy to clean and maintain? 
D)  Is there room for this equipment?

Question 7

Evie likes to create music in her classroom, but she finds the sound is too muffled. What can she do to make the sound reverberate better?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open the windows. 
B)  Take down the curtains. 
C)  Install thick carpeting. 
D)  Add more cork boards. 
A)  Open the windows. 
B)  Take down the curtains. 
C)  Install thick carpeting. 
D)  Add more cork boards.

Question 8

Britta is going to use technology for an upcoming project with her class. What is the first thing she should do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Order new equipment. 
B)  Decide what her unit will accomplish. 
C)  Pick a software app to use. 
D)  Figure out how many days her unit will last. 
A)  Order new equipment. 
B)  Decide what her unit will accomplish. 
C)  Pick a software app to use. 
D)  Figure out how many days her unit will last.

Question 9

Having materials that meet a wide range of interests and needs means the materials ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  have variety 
B)  give feedback 
C)  are active 
D)  are durable 
A)  have variety 
B)  give feedback 
C)  are active 
D)  are durable

Question 10

Awareness of surroundings is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  an interest center 
B)  natural playscape 
C)  fixed features 
D)  a sense of place 
A)  an interest center 
B)  natural playscape 
C)  fixed features 
D)  a sense of place

Question 11

Early childhood equipment includes large, expensive items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain and provide an example of a dramatic play kit that differs from the examples provided in the text.

Accepted Answer

One helpful resource is dramatic play ki

Question 13

Barbi just bought a piece of equipment that builds her students' self-esteem and engages them in cooperative interaction. Which criterion of selecting equipment does this item meet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the equipment durable? 
B)  Does this piece of equipment support the program's philosophy? 
C)  Is the equipment appropriately sized for the children? 
D)  Is the equipment aesthetically pleasing? 
A)  Is the equipment durable? 
B)  Does this piece of equipment support the program's philosophy? 
C)  Is the equipment appropriately sized for the children? 
D)  Is the equipment aesthetically pleasing?

Question 14

Around 35% of 0- to 8- year-olds used mobile devices in 2017.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most states require at least 35 square feet per child in an early childhood education classroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In an early childhood education classroom, where would you most likely find sand and water?

Accepted Answer

A)  on a sensory table 
B)  in a woodworking shop 
C)  in a cubby 
D)  on a high shelf 
A)  on a sensory table 
B)  in a woodworking shop 
C)  in a cubby 
D)  on a high shelf

Question 17

Song and fingerplay files typically use ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sand and water 
B)  online apps 
C)  large rolls of carpet 
D)  laminated notecards 
A)  sand and water 
B)  online apps 
C)  large rolls of carpet 
D)  laminated notecards

Question 18

Experts believe that developing technology-handling skills is especially critical for ______ children.

Accepted Answer

A)  poor 
B)  rich 
C)  gifted 
D)  athletic 
A)  poor 
B)  rich 
C)  gifted 
D)  athletic

Question 19

Agnes has just purchased a number of toys and manipulatives to incorporate into her students' daily use. Where should she store these items?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the closet where she keeps her personal belongings 
B)  in a separate room 
C)  on low shelves the children can reach 
D)  on high shelves the children cannot reach 
A)  in the closet where she keeps her personal belongings 
B)  in a separate room 
C)  on low shelves the children can reach 
D)  on high shelves the children cannot reach

Question 20

Materials are small, expendable items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Roni is setting up her early childhood classroom. She has one window that lets in natural light. What would be the best station for her to place next to the window?

One parent told Anna that her preschool's playground had equipment that was too easy to master and did not help the kids grow. What can Anna do about this?

Multipurpose materials ______.

A playground should accommodate all indoor curriculum areas.

An outdoor play area should ______.

Charmaine just found a swing set with a stain-proof surface with automatic reorder on parts that wear regularly. Which criterion of selecting equipment does this item meet?

Evie likes to create music in her classroom, but she finds the sound is too muffled. What can she do to make the sound reverberate better?

Britta is going to use technology for an upcoming project with her class. What is the first thing she should do?

Having materials that meet a wide range of interests and needs means the materials ______.

Awareness of surroundings is known as ______.

Early childhood equipment includes large, expensive items.

Explain and provide an example of a dramatic play kit that differs from the examples provided in the text.

Barbi just bought a piece of equipment that builds her students' self-esteem and engages them in cooperative interaction. Which criterion of selecting equipment does this item meet?

Around 35% of 0- to 8- year-olds used mobile devices in 2017.

Most states require at least 35 square feet per child in an early childhood education classroom.

In an early childhood education classroom, where would you most likely find sand and water?

Song and fingerplay files typically use ______.

Experts believe that developing technology-handling skills is especially critical for ______ children.

Agnes has just purchased a number of toys and manipulatives to incorporate into her students' daily use. Where should she store these items?

Materials are small, expendable items.

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

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 Routines and Group Activities

Guiding Social Behaviors

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Exam 8: The Physical Environment

Roni is setting up her early childhood classroom. She has one window that lets in natural light. What would be the best station for her to place next to the window?

One parent told Anna that her preschool's playground had equipment that was too easy to master and did not help the kids grow. What can Anna do about this?

Multipurpose materials ______.

A playground should accommodate all indoor curriculum areas.

An outdoor play area should ______.

Charmaine just found a swing set with a stain-proof surface with automatic reorder on parts that wear regularly. Which criterion of selecting equipment does this item meet?

Evie likes to create music in her classroom, but she finds the sound is too muffled. What can she do to make the sound reverberate better?

Britta is going to use technology for an upcoming project with her class. What is the first thing she should do?

Having materials that meet a wide range of interests and needs means the materials ______.

Awareness of surroundings is known as ______.

Early childhood equipment includes large, expensive items.

Explain and provide an example of a dramatic play kit that differs from the examples provided in the text.

Barbi just bought a piece of equipment that builds her students' self-esteem and engages them in cooperative interaction. Which criterion of selecting equipment does this item meet?

Around 35% of 0- to 8- year-olds used mobile devices in 2017.

Most states require at least 35 square feet per child in an early childhood education classroom.

In an early childhood education classroom, where would you most likely find sand and water?

Song and fingerplay files typically use ______.

Experts believe that developing technology-handling skills is especially critical for ______ children.

Agnes has just purchased a number of toys and manipulatives to incorporate into her students' daily use. Where should she store these items?

Materials are small, expendable items.

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

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 Routines and Group Activities

Guiding Social Behaviors

Filters