Deck 8: The Physical Environment

Question 1

Awareness of surroundings is known as ______.

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

Answer 1

a sense of place

Question 2

Having an environment that clearly defines how and where children should put up materials when they are done with them mainly helps build their sense of ______.

A) identity
B) responsibility
C) security
D) self-esteem

Answer 2

responsibility

Question 3

When many types of items are available, ______ children's peer interactions are promoted.

A) adversarial
B) acquisitive
C) positive
D) negative

Answer 3

positive

Question 4

Avril visited an early childhood setting with beautiful architecture and furnishings unlike any school she had seen before. She most likely visited ______.

A) Reggio Emilia
B) the Head Start program
C) Montessori
D) an inclusion setting

Question 5

Melinda wants her classroom to convey a sense of security and comfort. What could she add to achieve this?

A) a woodworking area
B) bean bag chairs
C) wooden blocks
D) plastic storage bins

Question 6

Martel wants the environment of his classroom to improve the self-esteem of his students. What can he add to best achieve his goal?

A) a large, shaggy area rug
B) personalized bins for each student to keep things in
C) a place for written communications with other adults
D) a reinforcement on the front door

Question 7

Teachers find their jobs more enjoyable when the environment is ______.

A) aesthetically pleasing
B) plain and simple
C) comprised entirely of space for children
D) devoted primarily to space for adults

Question 8

Which of the following is one way adults should use space in an early childhood classroom?

A) They should use the classroom entirely for the children.
B) They should devote half of the classroom to adults and half to children.
C) They should have a place within the classroom to store paperwork.
D) They should not plan lessons or activities within the classroom.

Question 9

Thirty-five square feet per child in an early childhood classroom is the ______.

A) maximum allowed by law in most states
B) legal minimum in most states
C) optimal amount according to most studies
D) average in the majority of European schools

Question 10

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends ______ square feet per child in early childhood classrooms.

A) 35
B) 50
C) 75
D) 90

Question 11

A French study found that students experienced elevated stress when there was less than ______ square feet per student in the classroom.

A) 35
B) 54
C) 72
D) 90

Question 12

Research suggests that the most effective classroom design is ______.

A) L-shaped
B) a square
C) T-shaped
D) a rectangle

Question 13

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?

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

Question 14

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?

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

Question 15

Aya has found it difficult for many of her students to concentrate because the noise in her classroom echoes so loudly. What can she do to help solve this problem?

A) Close the door.
B) Replace the carpet with ceramic tile.
C) Remove the curtains.
D) Add more cork boards.

Question 16

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

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 17

Areas where materials and equipment are combined around common activities are known as ______ centers.

A) material
B) learning
C) equipment
D) social

Question 18

Activity areas are also known as ______.

A) learning centers
B) workshop spaces
C) playscapes
D) equipment centers

Question 19

Mr. Ray is a new early childhood teacher. He has designed his classroom to turn small secluded areas into play spaces. This use of space will most likely result in play that is ______.

A) brief and simple
B) sustained and complex
C) aggressive and competitive
D) solitary and passive

Question 20

Playground equipment ______.

A) has remained unchanged since it was invented
B) is more versatile and safe than it once was
C) should not use natural materials
D) has been replaced with virtual technology

Question 21

A developmentally appropriate, modern sliding board would most likely ______.

A) be made of metal
B) be made of plastic
C) hold one child at a time
D) be used for a competition

Question 22

Elvira has decided to create a natural playscape for her early childhood education center. Which of the following items would most likely be a part of it?

A) a karaoke machine
B) bamboo windchimes
C) remote controlled drones
D) a plastic merry-go-round

Question 23

One component of natural playscapes is ______.

A) modern materials
B) no adult supervision
C) fierce competition
D) native plants

Question 24

Large play structures should ______.

A) always be made of natural materials
B) have simple designs
C) eliminate open space underneath them
D) engage a variety of motor skills

Question 25

Which of the following ideas about play equipment safety is true?

A) Equipment should be used only by large, cooperative groups.
B) Any equipment manufactured in the last two decades is safe.
C) Swing seats should be made of heavy material so they do not flip.
D) Equipment should allow for safe risk-taking behavior.

Question 26

Tires and cardboard boxes on a playground ______.

A) should be immediately removed for safety reasons
B) pose a serious environmental hazard
C) lead to creative play ideas
D) are standard in natural playscapes

Question 27

Prop boxes organized around different themes, such as bubbles, gardens, and boots, are known as ______.

A) playscapes
B) play crates
C) flannel board finger plays
D) dramatic play kits

Question 28

An outdoor play area should ______.

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

Question 29

For which age group is it most important to provide a home-like atmosphere?

A) teachers and adult volunteers
B) young, school-age children
C) infants and toddlers
D) three- and four-year-olds

Question 30

The environment for infants and toddlers should ______.

A) be divided into activity areas
B) have one large, open area
C) be housed completely indoors
D) discourage movement and exploration

Question 31

Roland is designing an outdoor play area for his students. Which of the following spaces should he include specifically for infants?

A) climbing structures with graduated challenges
B) an area for large group play
C) a soft area with quilts to lie on
D) wide ramps with handrails

Question 32

An early childhood facility has a space for group meetings, quiet spaces for individual and group activity, learning centers, storage areas, board games, areas to listen to music, and displays of children's work. This facility is most tailored to the needs of ______.

A) visually impaired students
B) hearing impaired students
C) infants
D) school-age children

Question 33

Children with limited mobility rely on facilities with ______.

A) traditional playground equipment
B) audio location signals
C) wide pathways
D) steps between levels

Question 34

Loretto is a preschooler who loves to swing and ride tricycles, but he is physically unable to support his weight during these activities due to his physical limitations. His teacher, Ms. Porter, would like to help. Which statement is true about what she can do for him?

A) She should suggest he enroll in a special facility because there is nothing she can do.
B) She can purchase commercially available modified swings and tricycles that Loretto can use.
C) Her only option to include Loretto is to get some parents to design and build modified equipment.
D) She should have conversations with Loretto to help him accept that he cannot do those activities.

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

Manuel is helping his sister and her spouse set up their early childhood classroom. They have told him to organize a sensory table. What type of things should Manuel put on the sensory table?

A) computers and scanners
B) vises and tools
C) books and magazines
D) water and pebbles

Question 37

Mikhail is designing the dramatic play area for his wife's early childhood education classroom. Which items should he put there?

A) a workbench and sand paper
B) a miniature toy oven and dining table
C) tricycles and jump ropes
D) swings and slides

Question 38

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?

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 39

Alexa just bought some furniture for her dramatic play area that is a half-scale replica of the furniture in her house. Which criterion of selecting equipment does this item meet?

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 40

Joe just bought a piece of equipment that is very colorful and sleek, so it draws the children to it. Which criterion of selecting equipment does this item meet?

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 41

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?

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 42

Early childhood equipment that is of high quality, obtainable through special catalogs, and designed to be used only in a specific educational program is known as ______ equipment.

A) Reggio Emilia
B) Montessori
C) Head Start
D) Inclusion

Question 43

Materials that can be used flexibly and do not dictate how they are to be used meet the criteria of being ______.

A) multipurpose
B) active
C) open-ended
D) attractive

Question 44

Materials that require children to take charge and engage with them are ______.

A) multipurpose
B) durable
C) active
D) attractive

Question 45

Materials that are durable ______.

A) match the stage of development of the children
B) require action and stretch the imagination
C) do not dictate how they are to be used
D) are made of high quality materials that will last

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

Materials that tell children how well they have mastered them ______.

A) have variety
B) are flexible
C) give feedback
D) are attractive

Question 48

Materials that match a child's age and ability are ______.

A) nonsexist
B) developmentally appropriate
C) duplicate
D) open-ended

Question 49

Having multiple sets of items for toddlers who do not share meets the criteria of ______.

A) safety and durability
B) developmental appropriateness
C) having duplicates
D) open-endedness

Question 50

Materials that convey a sense of equality and tolerance are ______.

A) safe and durable
B) active
C) open-ended
D) nonsexist and nonracist

Question 51

Multipurpose materials ______.

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 52

Attractive materials ______.

A) suggest many possibilities for play
B) match children's developmental level
C) are appealing and inviting
D) convey a sense of tolerance and equality

Question 53

Angelina wants materials that provide feedback. Which of the following items could she add to her classroom to meet that need?

A) a running game with a timer that tells kids how fast they ran
B) a set of puppets that do not enforce gender stereotypes
C) a box that can be used as a car or a submarine
D) a matching set of identical plastic hammers

Question 54

Song and fingerplay files typically use ______.

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

Question 55

A box in Lois's classroom contains plastic coins and fake dollars; clean plastic containers that used to contain foodstuffs such as margarine, peanut butter, orange juice, and ketchup; recycled shopping bags, and a toy cash register. This play kit is organized around the theme of _____.

A) health
B) restaurant
C) grocery store
D) self-care

Question 56

From 2011 to 2017, the total percentage of children using mobile devices ______.

A) held steady
B) increased by about ten percent
C) increased by about thirty percent
D) decreased by about four percent

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

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

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 59

Technology should be used ______.

A) any time the opportunity presents itself
B) whenever students seem bored and disengaged
C) when there is a good reason to include it
D) only to communicate with students' families

Question 60

One of the best ways educators can identify good digital content is ______.

A) to make sure it blocks interaction with other students and adults
B) by comparing the price to other similar programs
C) to practice using it before bringing it to the classroom
D) by reading the educational claims posted on the app's website

Question 61

The Reggio Emilia program believes children have a right to a fabulous learning environment.

Question 62

Classroom furnishings should be arranged to make running seem natural.

Question 63

An early childhood classroom should have a designated place for personal belongings of adults.

Question 64

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

Question 65

More than 54 feet of space per child increases student stress.

Question 66

Children in full-day child care need an area for privacy.

Question 67

Playgrounds first became popular in the United States in the 1990s.

Question 68

Natural playscapes focus on an outdoor setting.

Question 69

A playground should accommodate all indoor curriculum areas.

Question 70

The environment for infants and toddlers should discourage movement for safety reasons.

Question 71

Children with developmental challenges usually need special equipment.

Question 72

Windchimes in an outdoor playground are helpful for visually impaired students.

Question 73

Early childhood equipment includes large, expensive items.

Question 74

Materials are small, expendable items.

Question 75

The size of a classroom has little influence on what equipment can be used there.

Question 76

Montessori equipment can be purchased in most retail outlets.

Question 77

Classrooms should have duplicates of materials available.

Question 78

Local businesses can be a good resource for obtaining classroom materials.

Question 79

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

Question 80

In 2017, young children spent an average of 6 hours per day on mobile devices.