Creative Activities and Curriculum for Young Children 11th Edition

1. The least important thing to realize about creativity is that only very few people possess it. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: What is Creativity?LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.1.1 - Define Creativity. Compare and contrast the kinds ofcreativity.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC.01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,respectful, supportive, and

1. Selfconceptcanbedefinedasthechildsgrowingawarenessofothersopinionsofhimorher. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Self-Concept, Self-Acceptance, and Unconditional Positive AcceptanceLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.10.1 - Define the terms self-acceptance, self-concept, andunconditional positive acceptance.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - DAP 1a - Children learn about themselves and their world. United States - NAEYC.01a - Knowing and understanding young children'scharacteristics and needs,

1. Just as young children experience various stages of physical development, they also develop art abilities in a gradual process, going through specific stages. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Developmental Levels/Stages of ArtLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.11.1 - Define the concept of developmental levels/stages of art andtheir importance in early childhood education.KEYWORDS: Bloom's:

1. The first major objective of the art program is the process of creating. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Process, Not ProductLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.12.1 - Discuss the goals for the early childhood art program.KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Process, Not ProductLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.12.1 - Discuss the goals for the

1. Picture making refers to photographic activities. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Motivating ChildrenLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.13.1 - Discuss the various ways to motivate children in their use ofthe various two-dimensional media in this chapter.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - DAP 3D2 - Teachers plan curriculum experiences to draw onchildren's own interest

1. Thetermthreedimensionalartreferstoanyartformthathasatleastthreesides. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: IntroductionLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE 11.14.1 - Describe the development of three-dimensional awarenessand the developmental levels involved in working with three-dimensional media.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC .01c - Using developmental knowledge to create healthy,respectful, suppportive, and challenging learning environments. ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: IntroductionLEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. One of the best ways children have to express themselves is through creative dramatic play. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Importance of Dramatic PlayLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.15.1Discusstheimportanceofdramaticplaytoayoungchildsdevelopment.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - DAP 2e4 - Teachers provide experiences, materials, and interactions toenable children to engage in play that allows them to

1. To a young child, exercise is pleasurable. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: The Importance of Creative Movement Activities for Young ChildrenLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.16.1 - Discuss the importance of creative movement activities foryoung children.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - DAP 2C - Teachers carry out the curriculum through their teaching inways

1. Musicalexperiencesareanunusualoccurrenceinayoungchildslife. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: IntroductionLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE 11.17.1 - Discuss the importance of music for young children.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC .05b - Knowing and understanding the central concepts,inquiry tools, and structures of content areas of academic disciplines. ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: IntroductionLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE 11.17.1 -

1. We should underestimate the ability of a young child to get a message across. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Development of Language: Four Distinct SkillsLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.18.1 - List and explain the four distinct skills in the development oflanguage.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - DAP 3A1 - Teachers consider what

1. It has been found that, in dealing with young children, investigating is much more important than the knowledge that comes from investigating. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Importance of ScienceLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.19.1 - State why science is important to the development of youngchildren.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - DAP 2F3 -

1. Children need knowledge and skills to be creative. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: The Relationship Between Creativity and the CurriculumLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.2.1 - Describe the relationship between creativity and thecurriculum.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - DAP 2E1 - Teachers arrange meaningful experiences that areintellectually and creatively stimulating, invite exploration, and

1. Earlychildhoodteachersfacethechallengeofopeningyoungchildrenseyestotheworldofmathematicsbyfinding exciting workbooks and textbooks appropriate for them. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: IntroductionLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.18.1 - List and explain the four distinct skills in the development oflanguage.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC .05a - Understanding content knowledge and resources inacademic disciplines.KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: IntroductionLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.18.1

1. To make the most of any food experience, children must be directly involved. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: IntroductionLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE 11.21.1 - Explain why food experiences are important to the totalprogram.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - DAP 2F3 - Teachers present novel experiences and introducestimulating ideas, problems, experiences, or

1. Learning to be part of a social group is not something that is natural or inborn in human beings. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: IntroductionLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE 11.22.1 - Describe the appropriate approach to social studies forpreschoolers.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - DAP 3A1 - Teachers consider what children should

1. Aesthetics refers to an appreciation for art. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: AestheticsLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.3.1 - Define aesthetics. ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: AestheticsLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.3.1 - Define aesthetics. ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Aesthetics LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.3.1 - Define aesthetics. 2. Aesthetics involves a feeling of wonder as well as the five senses. a. True b.

1. Aestheticuseofmaterialsmeansthatwhatisimportantisachildspersonalinvolvementintheprocess,notthe finished product. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Aesthetic Use of MaterialsLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.4.3 - Choose materials that have good aesthetic potential.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - DAP 2F5 - Teachers provide experiences for children to be genuinelysuccessful and challenged. United States - NAEYC.04b - Knowing and understanding effective strategies andtools

41. A child with kinesthetic intelligence is quite skilled at mimicking language accents and sounds. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: ModerateREFERENCES: Body Smart (Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence)LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.5.4 - Discuss the term multiple intelligences. ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: ModerateREFERENCES: Body Smart (Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence)LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.5.4 - Discuss the term multiple intelligences. ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES:

1. To facilitate means to help along, to guide, and to provide opportunities. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: IntroductionLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE 11.5.1 - Discuss what factors are involved when considering a child'sdevelopmental level.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - NAEYC .01a - Knowing and understanding young children'scharacteristics and needs, from birth through

1. The age and developmental levels of the children using a room dictate how that room should be arranged. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Children's Age and Developmental LevelsLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.6.3 - Discuss the main considerations involved in the arrangement ofspace and equipment in the early childhood classroom.KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding ANSWER:

1. Young children do not differentiate between play, learning, and work. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.7.1 - Discuss the concept and qualities of play. ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.7.1 - Discuss the concept and qualities of play. ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.7.1 - Discuss the concept and qualities

38. The potential gains from using computers for primary children are: a. improved motor skills, enhanced social skills, and increased creativity. b. enhanced social skills, enhanced mathematical thinking, and improved motor skills. c. higher scores on tests of critical thinking, improved motor skills, and improved problem-solving skills. d. none of the above. ANSWER: aPOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY:

1. One of the most important things technology provides is a chance for a child to develop creativity. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Technology that Develops CreativityLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.8.3 - Discuss several examples of technology used in the earlychildhood program.NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - DAP 2H2 - Teachers think carefully

1. Large to small muscle development is also called gross to fine motor development. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Pattern of DevelopmentLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.9.1 - Discuss the relationship between art and physical (motor)development. ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1DIFFICULTY: EasyREFERENCES: Pattern of DevelopmentLEARNING OBJECTIVES: CREA.MAYE.11.9.1 - Discuss the relationship between art and physical (motor)development. ANSWER:

The study of animals is: a. consistent with the National Science Education Standards. b. not covered in the National Science Education Standards. c. not possible for children with allergies. d. none of the above. Answer: a Answer: a Answer: a Some ways to set up the environment to encourage aesthetic discussion include: a. placing books about artists in

Cooking experiences are best in preschool and kindergarten. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False If a child is overweight at age 6, his or her likelihood of adult obesity is more than 50 percent. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False In Erikson's Industry vs. Inferiority Stage, a child develops: a. a sense of

An activity center can be a space created by the children as they play together and interact with their environment. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False Match each description with the correct term. a. Dramatic play b. Creative dramatics Develops from simple imitative movement to more complex play Answer: a Answer: a Answer: a In a

Creativity with older children involves more of an emphasis on the criteria of original thinking. Answer: False - products solutions Answer: False - products solutions Answer: False - products solutions Bloom's taxonomy is divided into four levels. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False Interactive whiteboards now come with teaching suggestions. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer:

It has been found that, in dealing with young children, investigating is much more important than the knowledge that comes from investigating. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True A right-brained learning style is also termed analytic. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False During gross movement experiences for a child with special needs, it

In a social bookmarking system, links are: a. shared openly through the web. b. shared with other teachers. c. shared through blogs. d. shared with selected people. Answer: d Answer: d Answer: d Technical features of software mean that it has high technical quality. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True The movement of sounds through time is: a. dynamics. b.

The most common methods of teaching a song are: a. phrase-wise, whole-song, line-by-line, and from recordings. b. from recordings, whole-song, phrase-wise, combination of phrase-wise and whole-song. c. whole-song, phrase-wise, line-by-line, from recordings, and combination of phrase-wise and whole-song. d. none of the above. Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b The child who moves from reflex action to

Some main goals of the early childhood music program are: a. exposure to a wide range of music, many opportunities to express feelings and emotions in music, and experience in playing simple instruments. b. exposure to selected kinds of music, many opportunities to express feelings and emotions in music, and experience in

Children with linguistic intelligence generally tend to think out loud. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False As children grow and develop, so does their dramatic play. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True When teachers make decisions to have students use a computer, they need to think about: a. gains and losses made using

Ben Shahn, Vincent Van Gogh, Louise Nevelson and Romare Bearden are artists whose work was devoted to social expression and social change. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False The three developmental levels in drawing are scribble stage, ordered forms stage, and pictorial stage. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False Imported art materials are: a.

Creativity with older children involves: a. the generation of ideas and products. b. the creation of ideas and products. c. the creation of original products and original solutions d. the creation of original ideas and products Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c In a social bookmarking system, links are shared on an open network. a. True b. False Answer:

The teacher should not give the child guidance in the aesthetic use of materials. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False Celebrations are a natural part of a child's life and should be acknowledged. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True Two keys to success in all musical endeavors are planning and executing. a. True b. False

In music activities, young children should: a. be expected to meet some type of performance goals. b. learn the words before singing songs. c. be expected to sing along with the group. d. not be expected to meet performance goals. Answer: d Answer: d Answer: d Rote counting: a. is counting without true meaning. b. is counting with true

Using the computer with young children is a process of exploration and discovery. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True The National Science Education Standards present a curriculum of what students in kindergarten through 12th grade need to know and understand to be able to be scientifically literate. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer:

Doing a familiar activity with old materials can enhance children's aesthetic senses. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False In the preoperational stage, the child: a. moves from reflex action to directed actions. b. has rapid language growth. c. makes transformations. d. moves from reflex action to directed actions and has rapid language growth Answer: b Answer: b Answer:

Incidental science cannot be planned. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True The three basic directions of growth are a. fine to gross, cephalocaudal, and proximodental. b. fine to gross, cephalodental, and promidextal. c. gross to fine, cephalocaudal, and proximofinial. d. gross to fine, cephalocaudal, and proximodistal. Answer: d Answer: d Answer: d Some characteristics of a creative child

A collage is not an appropriate activity for young preschoolers. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False Motor control includes: a. fine to gross development and proximodistal development. b. fine to gross development and proximodental development. c. muscle growth and hand-eye coordination. d. visual acuity and hand-eye coordination. Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c An example of a knowledge

The No Child Left Behind Act was authorized by the president to improve American schools. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True The key to variety in music lesson planning is to plan only for the music part of your program. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False Content standards in the National Standards

Romare Bearden used collage to express his ideas on civil rights. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True A series of musical tones falling into a recognizable pattern is: a. rhythm. b. dynamics. c. harmony. d. melody. Answer: d Answer: d Answer: d Positive acceptance is best achieved by a system of rewards and open demonstration of affection. a. True b.

Differentiated instruction is a new phenomenon in early childhood education. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False During the later childhood years, in grades 4 to 5: a. the need for vigorous play is still important. b. vigorous play is not as important. c. children are more interested in symbolic play. d. none of the above.

Dramatic play does not appeal to children's various learning styles or multiple intelligences. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False The ability to speak is related to the ability to understand. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False An inclusive environment is one that addresses the daily-life realities of cultural diversity and attitudes and behaviors

Ditto sheets and worksheets: a. stifle a child's creativity. b. are acceptable as seatwork. c. are good for children with ADHD. d. keep children occupied. Answer: a Answer: a Answer: a A characteristic of differentiated instruction is grading by an individual's results on standardized tests. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False Learning to be part of a social group

In a personal learning network, your links are stored: a. on your computer. b. on a travel drive. c. online. d. on a separate disk. Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c Adults who work with young children are in an especially crucial position to foster each child's creativity. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True Children who enjoy working alone are

Equipment to encourage creative activities should be: a. versatile, stimulating, durable, and inexpensive. b. durable, stimulating, appropriate quantity, and safe. c. durable, stimulating, appropriate quantity, safe, versatile, and large in size. d. versatile, stimulating, durable, inexpensive, durable, stimulating, appropriate quantity, and safe. Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c "Tadpole" figures are evident in the later scribble stages. a. True b.

Attention span generally remains the same until the developmental shift around age 8. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False Imagination is to creativity as: a. candy is to a diet. b. the motor is to an automobile. c. a comb to a bald man. d. coal is to an air conditioner. Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b The

Puppets are a natural accompaniment to centers. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True The right hemisphere of the brain contains the ability to recognize and process nonverbal sounds. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True Plants in the classroom: a. are available in the growing season. b. work best in the spring. c. provide experiences in

Some appropriate printmaking techniques for young children are: a. brayer printing and found-object printing. b. Styrofoam prints and brayer printing. c. fingerprints and photo printing. d. found-object printing and vegetable printing. Answer: d Answer: d Answer: d A personal celebration is: a. an infrequent event in the preschool. b. an experience worth emphasizing. c. cause for a party. d. none of

Literature response blogs are most common in middle schools. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False In the preschematic stage, the child works on perfecting basic forms. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True An understanding of multiple intelligences is an option in using differentiated instruction. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False Research shows that

Working with chalk: a. makes it difficult for a child to freely express himself or herself. b. is not appropriate for young children. c. encourages free expression. d. all of the above. Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c It is important for teachers of young children be very good participants in children's dramatic play. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer:

Considerations in setting up an activity center include the number of children and the developmental levels of the children in the group. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True At the primary grade level (6 through 9 years of age), games are more organized than at lower levels and emphasize rules. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: