Question 1

Based on the perceptual motor model, explain how you would organize an early childhood classroom in order to promote academic achievement?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Studies have shown that when newborns smell bananas, they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  react favorably 
B)  show disgust 
C)  have no reaction 
D)  become ill

Question 3

An early childhood teacher's first concern with any objects children might put into their mouths should be whether the objects are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  tasty 
B)  edible 
C)  replaceable 
D)  safe

Question 4

Ms. Fish has been asked by the head teach at her preschool to have the children participate in a classification activity. Which of the following activities best meets this requirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  putting musical instruments in order from loudest to quietest 
B)  tasting different juices and identifying the main fruit ingredient 
C)  looking at pictures of animals and labeling them as walkers, flyers, or swimmers 
D)  smelling different foods to decide which one would taste the best

Question 5

Outdoor obstacle courses should not be used in early childhood programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Fine motor development skills involve the small muscles of the hands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Puzzles are self-correcting manipulatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Jorge is laying out the areas of his classroom. His wife asks him where he wants to put the block area. What would be the most appropriate answer?

Accepted Answer

A)  right in front of his desk 
B)  next to the dramatic play area 
C)  in an isolated corner at the back of the room 
D)  as far from the housekeeping area as possible

Question 9

Which type of sensory activity is primarily done for tactile enjoyment?

Accepted Answer

A)  block play 
B)  sand play 
C)  dramatic play 
D)  outdoor play

Question 10

Sports are important for building confidence in toddlers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The skills involved in control of the large muscles of the legs, arms, back, and shoulders needed for large body movements such as crawling, running, jumping, and climbing are known as ______ development.

Accepted Answer

A)  fine motor 
B)  gross motor 
C)  manipulative 
D)  sensory-perceptual

Question 12

Mrs. Lugar has a few students who obviously come from households with views on nutrition and exercise that differ from her school's philosophy. What should she do to address the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quietly do what she feels should be done without letting the parents know. 
B)  Change the program to reflect the wishes of the parents. 
C)  Explain the school's philosophy to the parents and ask the parents about theirs. 
D)  Alternate days of following the school's guidelines and the parents' guidelines.

Question 13

One of your students has broken out in a rash. After referring her to the doctor, you find out she has an unusual, contagious virus. How might you respond?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Briefly explain whether sports activities are recommended for early childhood environments.

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Question 15

When a health issue such as an allergy requires a child to receive differential treatment from other students, how is the situation best approached in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  The subject should be kept quiet. 
B)  The topic should be added to the curriculum. 
C)  The subject should be informally mentioned if it comes up. 
D)  The student's parents and doctors should address the class.

Question 16

Children with out-of-control behavior issues should use wooden blocks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The movements of newborns are voluntary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Miss Crystal is doing a cooking activity with the early childhood education class she student teaches in. Her host teacher is evaluating her. Which of the following actions will most likely be marked negatively on the evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Miss Crystal cooks Lumpia, or Filipino eggrolls, because many of her students are Filipinos. 
B)  Miss Crystal eliminates cutting items with a knife by using pre-cut ingredients. 
C)  Miss Crystal divides the process into multiple steps so everyone has a role. 
D)  Miss Crystal simplifies the process by using one fork for the kids to share while tasting the food.

Question 19

Teachers should avoid products designed to confine infants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Landon has been assigned a project where he observes the fine motor development of young children. Which of the following movements would interest him?

Accepted Answer

A)  Charlee traces drawings with a pencil. 
B)  Andre lifts a box over his head. 
C)  Betty experiments with skipping. 
D)  Glen jumps over a puddle.

Exam 11: Physical Development Through the Curriculum

Based on the perceptual motor model, explain how you would organize an early childhood classroom in order to promote academic achievement?

Studies have shown that when newborns smell bananas, they ______.

An early childhood teacher's first concern with any objects children might put into their mouths should be whether the objects are ______.

Ms. Fish has been asked by the head teach at her preschool to have the children participate in a classification activity. Which of the following activities best meets this requirement?

Outdoor obstacle courses should not be used in early childhood programs.

Fine motor development skills involve the small muscles of the hands.

Puzzles are self-correcting manipulatives.

Jorge is laying out the areas of his classroom. His wife asks him where he wants to put the block area. What would be the most appropriate answer?

Which type of sensory activity is primarily done for tactile enjoyment?

Sports are important for building confidence in toddlers.

The skills involved in control of the large muscles of the legs, arms, back, and shoulders needed for large body movements such as crawling, running, jumping, and climbing are known as ______ development.

Mrs. Lugar has a few students who obviously come from households with views on nutrition and exercise that differ from her school's philosophy. What should she do to address the situation?

One of your students has broken out in a rash. After referring her to the doctor, you find out she has an unusual, contagious virus. How might you respond?

Briefly explain whether sports activities are recommended for early childhood environments.

When a health issue such as an allergy requires a child to receive differential treatment from other students, how is the situation best approached in the classroom?

Children with out-of-control behavior issues should use wooden blocks.

The movements of newborns are voluntary.

Miss Crystal is doing a cooking activity with the early childhood education class she student teaches in. Her host teacher is evaluating her. Which of the following actions will most likely be marked negatively on the evaluation?

Teachers should avoid products designed to confine infants.

Landon has been assigned a project where he observes the fine motor development of young children. Which of the following movements would interest him?