Olivia wanted her mom to sit with her when she felt sick. This illustrates the desire for _______ from parents of a typical four-year old.
Comfort
Letting a child put on his/her own clothes is an example of giving children the _________ to try new things.
Freedom
What do Howard Gardner's theory and Jean Piaget's theory have in common?
Both Piaget and Gardner studied children and their learning abilities.
How did Howard Gardner and Jean Piaget differ in developing their theories?
Gardner valued multiple intelligences; while Piaget valued play that imitates real life.
"It is okay if you spill a little milk; I will clean it up." These words are likely to be spoken by a/an:
Permissive parent
Lisa talked all the way from home to the daycare center. This illustrates the _______________ development of a three-year old.
Language
Give is an example of a preschooler in the preoperational period.
Six-year-old Andrew only wants to play the game his way, not adapt to ideas of his playmates. - Other examples acceptable
Make a statement that would be spoken by an authoritarian parent
"You will not go to grandmother's house because I said so." - Other examples acceptable
Taking a deep, calming breath when finding two children fighting on the floor is an example of avoiding child abuse while ________.
Guiding
The mother encouraged her children to eat the food they were given at mealtimes. This illustrates a recommended practice for ___________ _______ of a preschooler.
Physical care
Punishing a child each time for leaving his/her coat outside three nights in a row is an example of being _________ when guiding children.
Consistent
Carmella moved around the kindergarten room from center to center during story time. This illustrates the ____________ of a five-year old.
Impulsiveness
Closely supervising children as they play outside is an example of avoiding child __________.
Neglect
Correcting a child each time he/she says a bad word is an example of being ___________ when guiding children.
Consistent
How are Howard Gardner's theory and Jean Piaget's theory different?
Gardner focused on many ways of being smart, while Piaget focused on stages such as the preoperational period.
Taking a daughter to the restroom to discuss her behavior in the restaurant is an example of giving ___________ privately.
Discipline
Six-year-old Candy loves to go outside and pick flowers. Which type of multiple intelligences does this illustrate?
Naturalist
How are the fine motor skills of a three-year-old different from a five-year-old?
A five-year-old can use a fork and spoon to eat; a three-year-old prefers to eat bite-size pieces with fingers. - Other examples acceptable