Includes activities that are geared to the specific abilities and levels of development in a group of children
positive reinforcement
a consequence that rewards a particular behavior, making it more likely to be repeated
biohazards
materials that come into contact with bodily fluids
Storing Food Properly
Cereal, flour, crackers....store in air tight container.
collage
an art form in which bits of objects are pasted on a surface
Communicable Disease training
Sessions to learn about diseases that can be passed from one person to another
teacher
A person who assists the lead teacher in planning and implementing activities and at times is in charge of a group of children
call-and response songs
songs in which an adult sings questions and children sing back the answers
props
items that suggest themes for dramatic play
tolerant
Open-minded, able to respect other perspectives and points of veiw
Environment
includes people, culture, and physical and social surroundings
charades
a game in which words to be guessed are pantomimed
objectives
outcomes for children to achieve or experience through participation in a specific curriculum activity
sensory table
table with a boxlike, hollow top that can hold water, sand, beans, or other substances
visual discrimination
learning to notice similarities and differences in shapes and alphabet letters
Classification
grouping objects into categories according to similarities
Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
Plan that federal law requires to be completed for children diagnosed with a disability.
redirection
steering a child's disruptive behavior to a different, more acceptable activity that still meets the child's basic needs
Sociocultural theory
the belief that children learn their culture's beliefs, customs, and skills through social interactions with skilled peers and adults
rote counting
reciting numbers in order
child neglect
the failure to provide a child with the basic necessities of life, including food, clothing, shelter, and medical care
crisis nursery
provides 24-hour child care services to parents who feel they might hurt their child
safety policy
the statement of rules and procedures that protect children and staff
The parent should have limited access to all their child's records maintained by the care centre.
True
intern
A person who volunteers in a center as part of an educational program to prepare for future work in the field
criminal background check
A check to determine if a person has ever been arrested or convicted of a crime
It is a good idea to encourage children to eat all their food so that may have dessert.
False.
anecdotal record
a written description that focuses on a particular incident
Heredity
passing of parents' qualities and traits through genes at their child's conception
Cooperative play
Children playing together and agreeing on play activities and themes; sharing!
state regulations
Rules and statutes that control child care in a state
Native language
the language spoken in a child's home
Social workers often...
Use dolls to determine sexual abuse.
Initiative
motivation to accomplish more
program goals
specific groups that fund or manage an early childhood program
philosophy
describes general beliefs, concepts, and attitudes the program has about how children learn
lead teacher
A person who is responsible for planning and implementing the daily program of activities for children in a center
developmentally appropriate
type of items that fit children's abilities
teacher's aide
A person who assists the lead teacher or teacher and is supervised at all times, never left in charge of a group of children
Large Motor Skills
Activities involving arms, legs, whole body. Ex. Ride a bike, climb, roll over.
documenting
what care providers do when making a confidential, written record of suspected child abuse
discrimination
The act of showing bias by treating people differently according to race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin
Temperament
typical way a child responds to people and situations
Advocacy
Child advocacy refers to a range of individuals, professionals and advocacy organizations who speak out on the best interests of children. Protect chi...
risk-management plan
emergency procedures established in writing
Cognitive
refers to how people think and learn
for-profit
programs that are designed to bring in more income than they spend on their services
Learning objectives
Contain the condition of performance, the behaviour, and the level of performance.
objective observation
recorded facts rather than personal opinion or bias
services
Half-day or full-day care, transportation for children, and other things done for the children and parents in a center
substitute
A person who temporarily assumes duties of a regular staff person for a time not to exceed two consecutive months
rating scale
a method in which the observer assigns a verbal or numerical value to items
language arts
includes activities that teach children to listen, speak, read, and write
volunteer
A person who works in a child care center and is not monetarily compensated by the center
Eating rules;
Serve small portions, taste all foods, and wipe up spills.
Two-thirds of poisoning occur in children under three years of age.
False.
Bilingual
the ability to speak more than one language
Milestones
Developmental tasks for specific age groups.
Small Motor Skills
Skills involving eye hand coordination, use of the hands and fingers. Ex. Grasp, write, draw, sort shapes
nontoxic
not poisonous
theme
one central topic
NAEYC
Professional Organization. Code of Ethical Conduct - Based on "Core Values"Guidelines set up for responsible teacher behavior.
finger plays
accompanying a song with specific hand motions
Sensorimotor
learning through the use of our five senses
checklist
a list of specific information for which a car provider is looking
auditory discrimination
hearing similarities and differences in sounds and words
lesson plan
a detailed, written explanation of how an activity is to be taught
running record
a sequential record of anything that happens during a specific period of time
Child Development Associate (CDA)
a nationally recognized credential program for early childhood professionals
Program goals
Broad statements of purpose, reflecting the consequences of education.
mature judgment
The ability to make sound decisions after careful thought; not impulsive
adminstrator
A person who is responsible for the operation of a child care center and is on site on a regular basis
Including special needs children
They should always be included and lesson adapted or modified to meet their needs based on the IEP.
intellectual development
ability to recognize shapes, colors, numbers, sizes, and spatial relationships
Inclusion
Placing children with special needs in regular classrooms. Use to be called: "mainstreaming"
prop box
a container for storing items used in a specific drama theme
cognition
the process of knowing or perceiving
Synapses
electrical connections between neurons
During cooking experiences, the teacher should...
Remain with the activity.
consequences
events that occur as the result of a particular behavior
demeaning
act of degrading, humbling, or lowering in status of character
light table
a low table with a plastic, white cover. beneath the cover are low-wattage bulbs
sorting
matching shapes of objects according to one or more characteristics
First Aid Training
Sessions to learn how to respond in emergency situations
IDEA
Congress requires all states to provide education for children with developmental disabilities. Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act.
Conservation
understanding that an objects physical weight and properties remain the same, even when its appearance changes
incest
sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry legally
Mandatory Reporter
Employees who have to report suspected child abuse according to state guidelines.
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